Postdoctoral Scientist – Neurobiology
Starting Salary £30,464 to £33,305 per annum
3 Years Fixed Term
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is one of the birthplaces of molecular biology and is an internationally renowned centre for fundamental biomedical research.
The LMB has a strong track record in training Postdoctoral Fellows who have gone on to become leading Scientists. We also have an excellent record of innovative basic research leading to applications in medicine. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. Following our move to a new laboratory in 2013, we are able to provide state-of-the-art facilities in which innovative medical research, translation and collaboration can flourish.
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist position in the laboratory of Dr William Schafer at the MRC LMB, Cambridge to work within a programme aimed at understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of arousal and modulation of nociception by neuropeptides. Specifically, the post holder will carry out genetic, behavioural and molecular analyses of the receptors, neuropeptides and signaling molecules that underlie sensitisation in response to aversive sensory stimuli. Key approaches will include classical genetic analysis, generation of transgenic nematodes, and in vivo fluorescence microscopy.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject and possess a background in C. elegans molecular genetics and combination of skills in molecular cloning and in vivo neuroimaging.
Successful applicants will be awarded a 3-year Career Development Fellowship/MRC Postdoctoral Training Scheme. The fellowship is a training and development position for a post-doctoral scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, or is moving into a new research discipline.
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a new 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.
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 salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and childcare vouchers.
Closing date: 23rd September 2018
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.
