Research Group Leader post at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, sitting in its Structural Studies Division. The holder leads an independent research programme on long-term fundamental biology through the study of macromolecular structure, and manages the group's staff, budget and equipment. Appointment is either as a Research Group Leader or on a tenure track for candidates expected to reach tenure within six years. Fit turns on a Ph.D. and a proven independent track record, with a 3-page research proposal required.
What the job involves
- Lead an independent programme on long-term fundamental biology through macromolecular structure at molecular and/or cellular scales
- Plan the scientific direction of the programme and present it for peer review under MRC funding procedures
- Direct group activity, supervising some projects personally and overseeing others delegated to members
- Recruit, train, line manage and performance manage group members
- Secure and manage the group's funding, staffing, financial and equipment resources, including capital purchases
- Publish results in internationally visible journals and present them at national and international meetings
- Generate and manage collaborations within the Division, the LMB and externally
- Protect and exploit intellectual property, cooperating in patent protection
- Translate research into new approaches or treatments that improve human health
- Communicate research to the public and contribute to public engagement initiatives
- Contribute to the wider field through expert committees, journal editing and refereeing funding applications
- Ensure research follows good practice, local policies and legal requirements
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant subject
Experience
- Independent and internationally successful work on a relevant subject
- Publications and other outputs showing ability to initiate and solve challenging questions in structural, molecular and cell biology
Skills & knowledge
- Innovative ideas to address long‑term fundamental biological questions through macromolecular structure
- Proposed research that fits the present and future science of the Division
- Scientific innovation in tackling apparently intractable problems
Checks & eligibility
- Appropriate security screening or vetting for the role
Other
- Proactive, creative and independent thinking
- Ability to lead people inspiringly and work with staff at all levels
- Tenacity and resilience
- CV with full publication list and a 3-page research proposal describing ambitious long‑term goals
Nice to have
- Significant track record with emphasis on quality rather than quantity, relevant to the post
- Successful delivery of projects from proposal stage through to completion
- Evidence of having influenced knowledge or wider practice in the field
- Experience of critical thinking to create and run an independent research programme
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
