Postdoctoral Researcher

7 months ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Full time

To work within the group of Dr Jason Chin at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at Genetic Code Expansion. Specifically, to undertake research to investigate the development of methods for genetic code expansion and reprogramming. Including cellular engineering, genome engineering and chemical biology and directed evolution approaches.

**Main duties**:

- To undertake research aimed at Genetic Code Expansion.
- To present scientific work at seminars within the laboratory and at external meetings.
- To contribute to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field.
- To draft scientific papers, and contribute to the overall preparation of research for publication.
- To contribute to the LMB’s mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in health care.
- To assist in the training of PhD students and other members of the LMB.

**Key responsibilities**:
Within the overall direction of the programme, the group, the remit of the project and in discussion with the Group Leader, you will make a significant input into determining the direction of the project within a 3 year lifespan.

To plan your own work and objectives on a 12-month basis and manage your experimental work within the project along with your Supervisor.

To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements.

To contribute to the smooth running of the group, including the effective use of resources, training of others and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities.

To enhance your research and generic skills through a tailored development programme.

**Working relationships**:
You will report to Dr Chin and will interact and collaborate with other Postdoctoral Scientists, Research Support staff and students, not only in your group, but also across the LMB and with external groups as necessary.

**Additional information**:

This is a 3-year training and development position for a Postdoctoral Scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of key transferable skills. We support Postdoctoral Scientists with a range of formal and on-the-job training, including:

- MRC training courses.
- External training and personal development courses.
- One-to-one training with your Supervisor and other Scientists.
You will commit to undertaking the following:

- Developing and following a personal development plan.
- Attending training courses.
- Identifying additional training which will support you to develop your career.
- Person Specification
- **Academic qualifications**:
**Technical skills and expertise**:
Experience of and ability to perform techniques relevant to the project. Particularly useful would be experience of genetic code expansion, genome synthesis, directed evolution, synthetic biology, chemical biology, and cellular engineering.

**Track record of research**:
This will include achievements, and creative and original contributions to important published papers.

**Other relevant evidence of**:

- Commitment.
- Originality.
- Ability to communicate.
- Working with others.
- Further Information
- You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:

- Code of Conduct
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
- Health and Safety policy
- Data Protection policy

***Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
- The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
- Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

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