This tenure-track Group Leader post sits in the Cell Biology Division of the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, part of the Medical Research Council. The job centres on building and running an independent research programme into the basic mechanisms of cells and tissues or methods for studying them, and recruiting a small team of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. As a programme leader, the post holder works autonomously while reporting to the Heads of Division. Applicants must submit a CV, full publication list and three-page research proposal.
What the job involves
- Develop and lead a research programme on fundamental cell or tissue biology, or on methods for studying them
- Recruit and supervise a small team of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows
- Complete research projects on time and publish results in leading scientific journals
- Present research at national and international conferences
- Contribute to LMB-wide organisation of scientific activities and technological infrastructure
- Contribute to the wider field through expert committees, editing specialist journals and refereeing funding applications
- Contribute to MRC public engagement and other public communications
- Protect intellectual property and, where possible, translate research into new approaches or treatments that improve human health
- Work with scientists and support staff in the division and wider LMB, and with the national and international research community
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject
Experience
- Studying fundamental processes in molecular, cell or tissue biology, or developing relevant methods
- Independent and successful research in a relevant subject
- Planning and developing projects or programmes of work
- Track record of discoveries and significant achievements, with published papers, preferably as primary author
Skills & knowledge
- Research interests that fit the Division's present and future science
- Independent working and sound decision making
- Mentoring and team supervision
- Leadership
- Influencing and communication skills
- Collaborative working
Checks & eligibility
- Security screening or vetting to the level required for the role
Other
- Excellent standards of research conduct
- Originality in research
- Knowledge of intellectual property
- Compliance with UKRI Code of Conduct, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety and data protection policies
Nice to have
- Evidence of influencing wider practice or knowledge in the field
- A very ambitious or innovative research proposal
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Tenure Track Group Leader | Cell Biology | LMB 3023 in England employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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