Postdoctoral Scientist - PNAC - Dr Jason Chin & Dr Julian Sale - LMB 1739

Postdoctoral Scientists
Salary Range £32,302 - £35,143 per annum
2 years
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

Four Postdoctoral Scientist positions are available to join a Wellcome Trust-funded project in the laboratories of Jason Chin and Julian Sale at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) to create human cells harbouring a synthetic genome; this project builds on the recent landmark creation of E. coli with a recoded, synthetic genome (Fredens et al. Nature 2019).

We are looking for highly motivated individuals holding a PhD in a relevant arear (or who have recently submitted their doctoral thesis), who exhibit a high degree of independence and are able to work collaboratively towards the overall goals of the project. Areas of expertise required for the positions include: genetic manipulation and recombineering of bacteria and microbial hosts, the culture and genetic manipulation of mammalian cells, CRISPR/Cas9 assisted recombination, and computational analysis and prediction from genomic data.

The successful applicants will be awarded a 2 year Career Development Fellowship/ Postdoctoral Training Scheme position.  This is a 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. The MRC LMB has excellent scientific core facilities and training opportunities.

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).  UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org .

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Working for UKRI MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership.  You will also have access to employee shopping/ travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as a salary sacrifice scheme for cycle to work.

Closing date: 31/01/2022

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme.