Research Group Leader Tenure Track - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Medical Research Council

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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

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/ Unit InformationThe MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years.

There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive.

Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.

The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers.

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.

- Band- MRC - 2- Location- Cambridge- Salary- £63,587 - £71,792 per annum- Contract Type- Permanent- Job Type- Technical & Scientific Professionals- Full Time / Part Time- Full Time- Job Description
Overall purpose:

To lead an internationally competitive research programme at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in the area of machine-learning/ artificial intelligence to further our understanding of biology at the molecular and/or cellular scale that will lead to solving long-term fundamental questions.

You will draw on the knowledge and expertise of other colleagues both within and outside the LMB through collaborative inputs and team-working.

Your research programme should be suitably ambitious to take full advantage of the outstanding and stable research environment at the LMB.

Main duties/ Key responsibilities:

To develop and lead a programme of research in the area of machinelearning/ artificial intelligence to further our understanding of biology at the molecular and/or cellular scale
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, imaging (with light and/or electrons), protein engineering, cell engineering, and general approaches for the extraction of knowledge from largescale biological data sets to generate impactful discoveries in biology.
To publish the work of the group in appropriate internationally visible scientific journals and other relevant media.
To present the results of the research at national and international meetings and conferences.
To recruit, train and line manage group members.
To manage the financial and equipment resources of the group including purchasing and managing the effective use of capital equipment.
To translate the results of research into useful new approaches or treatments that improve human health.
To contribute to the MRC's engagement with the public and in particular to communicate the excitement of research to the public and taxpayer.
To ensure that any intellectual property is protected for the benefit of the country and the world.
Planning the scientific direction of the research programme aimed at key questions within the overall scientific remit of the Structural Studies Division; being accountable for presenting the programme for peer review in accordance with MRC funding procedures.
Directing the activities of the research group by supervising some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. The post holder will be expected to provide the intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to lead a programme of cuttingedge research and to shape the overall aims and success of the group.
Disseminating the research output from the group by publication of results, presentations at scientific meetings and responding to media enquiries.
Determining, obtaining and managing the resource requirements to sustain the programme, including the staffing structure required for taking forward the programme of research.
Taking responsibility for the recruitment, management, training and career development of group members, including line management and performance management, in accordance with the MRC's policies and procedures.
Generating and managing collaborations both within the Division and LMB and with external establishments.
Recognising and acting on opportunities for the creation of intellectual property and cooperating in patent protection and in exploitation.
Contributing to the MRC's commitment in the areas of training, enhancing public awareness of scientific issues, interaction with academic and health service providers and commercial ex