Location:
- United Kingdom
Host Organization:
- MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Number of Postdoctoral and Research Positions:
- 17
Deadline:
- Vary from job to job
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1: Research Assistant – PNAC
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £30,911 – £32,843 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: Until 31st March 2027 (Full Time)
Closing Date: 15/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Support research on type-2 immunity in health and disease, using techniques such as CRISPR-screens, single-cell analysis, and genetically modified mouse models.
2: Receptionist – Operations Group – Reception
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £24,961 – £25,391 per annum (pro-rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Administration & Management
Contract Length: Part Time (30 hours per week)
Closing Date: 18/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Provide professional front-of-house support at the LMB, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and contractors while managing reception, switchboard, and mail services.
3: Public Engagement and Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £29,552 – £31,318 per annum (pro-rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Administration & Management
Contract Length: Maternity Cover (Full Time / Part Time)
Closing Date: 21/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Support public engagement and communications activities at the LMB, including events, outreach, media visits, digital content, and school programmes, while assisting the Engagement & External Communications Manager.
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4: Animal Technician
Animal Technician – MLC 2707
Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary: £30,911 – £32,843 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Technical & Scientific Professionals
Contract Length: Full Time / Part Time options available
Closing Date: 21/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Provide high-quality husbandry and experimental procedures for genetically altered mice, including cage changing, breeding, health checks, dosing, blood sampling, phenotyping, and meticulous record keeping. Ensure animal welfare standards are met, work under Home Office licensing, and collaborate with research teams to support medical research projects.
5: Maintenance Technician x2
Location: London
Salary: £37,752 – £39,768 per annum (inclusive of London allowance, plus up to £5,000 for exceptional candidates)
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Technical & Scientific Professionals
Contract Length: Full Time
Closing Date: 21/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Join the Estates team at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences to deliver electrical and/or mechanical maintenance across LMS buildings. Duties include servicing, repairs, supervising contractors, managing BMS systems, and ensuring minimal disruption to research.
6: Postdoctoral Scientist – Neurobiology
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 21/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Conduct structural and mechanistic studies of phosphatases and kinases involved in the integrated stress response. Use cryoEM, crystallography, and protein purification to generate insights and support the development of inhibitors, while contributing to publications, training, and collaboration at the LMB.
7: Postdoctoral Scientist – Structural Studies
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 2 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 22/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Work with Dr Joe Greener’s group to develop a universal biomolecular force field for molecular simulation, improving binding free energy methods through coding (Julia/Molly.jl) and computational chemistry. This project, part of the Blue Sky Collaboration with AstraZeneca, will combine coding, molecular dynamics, and algorithmic development.
8: MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Location: London
Salary: £41,344 per annum + London allowance (£5,385) and additional settlement/training allowances
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 24/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Join the Single Molecule Imaging Group to investigate the structural mechanisms of ATP-dependent chromatin remodellers. The role involves protein expression, purification, and cryo-EM studies, working in a multidisciplinary team to uncover molecular mechanisms and contribute to publications and collaborations.
9: Head of Bioinformatics
Location: London
Salary: £61,661 – £86,693 per annum + London allowance (£5,385)
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Technical & Scientific Professionals
Contract Length: Full Time
Closing Date: 28/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Lead the LMS Bioinformatics Facility, setting strategy, managing staff and budgets, and delivering cutting-edge computational biology support. The role combines leadership with hands-on data analysis in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, image analysis, and statistics. The Head will ensure high-quality services, oversee training, and contribute to publications and collaborations.
10: Scientific Training and Marketing Manager
Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary: £36,196 – £39,463 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Administration & Management
Contract Length: Full Time / Part Time
Closing Date: 28/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Manage and promote training and networking events at the Mary Lyon Centre’s Advance training facility. Responsibilities include course delivery, marketing, event coordination, budget support, and stakeholder engagement to maximise use of the training centre.
11: Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Location: London
Salary: £41,344 per annum + London allowance (£5,385) + Settlement Allowance (£1,000) + Training Allowance (£850–£1,800)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 30/09/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Join Prof. Luis Aragon’s DNA Motors Group to study the molecular mechanisms of SMC complexes (Condensin, Cohesin, and Smc5/6) in genome architecture and DNA repair. The role involves single-molecule biophysics using state-of-the-art imaging and protein-nucleic acid interaction methods.
12: Senior Health and Safety Adviser with Radiation Protection Supervisor Responsibilities
Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary: £50,608 – £54,102 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Technical & Scientific Professionals
Contract Length: Full Time
Closing Date: 05/10/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Lead health and safety management at the Mary Lyon Centre, providing expert advice, managing compliance, training, audits, and incident response. The role also includes responsibilities as Radiation Protection Supervisor, overseeing safe use and storage of ionising radiation.
13: Postdoctoral Scientist – Structural Studies – Dr Lori Passmore
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 06/10/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Join Dr Lori Passmore’s group at the LMB to investigate how mRNA 3’ ends are formed and coupled with transcription termination. The project uses biochemical reconstitution, cryo-EM, and structural biology methods to study the mRNA 3’ end processing machinery.
14: Postdoctoral Scientist – PNAC
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 07/10/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Conduct research in Dr Phil Holliger’s group on RNA structure and function, focusing on changes in RNA conformation and activity at ambient and subzero temperatures, with applications to polymerase ribozymes.
15: Postdoctoral Scientist – Neurobiology
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 08/10/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Conduct research in Dr Anne Bertolotti’s group on modifiers of ageing and neurodegenerative diseases in mice, combining molecular and behavioural approaches to advance understanding of neurological disorders.
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16: Imaging Data Engineer – Neurobiology
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 09/10/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Develop computational tools and automated pipelines for processing large-scale, multimodal optical microscopy datasets in Dr Sven Truckenbrodt’s group, supporting brain mapping and molecular physiology research.
17: Postdoctoral Scientist – Neurobiology
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Science
Contract Length: 3 years (Full Time)
Closing Date: 09/10/2025, 23:55
Job Description: Join Dr Sven Truckenbrodt’s Molecular Brain Mapping group to study how biological computation works by integrating brain mapping, molecular physiology, and behaviour, using techniques such as expansion microscopy, multimodal molecular profiling, and behavioural paradigms in mice.
