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Research Institute MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Research Institute / Unit Information The 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.

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.

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Contract Type Permanent
Job Type Technical & Scientific Professionals
Full Time / Part Time Full Time

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.

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

To develop and lead a programme of research in the area of machine-learning/ 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 large-scale 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 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.
• Planning the scientific direction of the research programme aimed at key questions within the overall scientific remit of the Structural Studies Division; 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 cutting-edge 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.
• 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 exploitation where appropriate.
• Maintaining a broad balanced and informed perspective of current scientific issues especially those pertaining directly to the field of research.
• Contributing to scientific progress in the field as a whole by, for example, membership of expert committees, editing specialist journals, refereeing funding applications.
• Ensuring the research is conducted in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements.

As an independent Research Group Leader, you will interact with scientists and support staff at all levels within Structural Studies and the LMB, and externally with senior personnel in the national and international research community, including research institutes, funding bodies and commercial companies.

Research Group Leader Tenure Track appointments will be made for those who have demonstrated the potential to develop into tenured Research Group Leaders within six years.

Candidates with appropriate levels of experience may be given responsibility for oversight of core scientific activities with the LMB.

Person Specification Education / qualifications / training required:

Desirable:

Significant track record with clear emphasis on quality rather than quantity, with relevance to the main aims of the post.

Previous work experience required:
Has game-changing ideas for the development of machine-learning/ artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to analyse and interpret biological data.

• Can demonstrate that the proposed research meshes well with the present and future science of the Division.
• Can demonstrate scientific innovation, enabling apparently intractable problems to be successfully tackled and overcome.
• Proven experience in presenting and defending the results of research at international conferences and meetings.

Successful delivery of projects from the proposal stage through to completion.

• Evidence of having influenced knowledge or wider practice in the field.
• Experience of providing the critical thinking required to create and run an independent research programme.
• Ability to recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of intellectual property and the exploitation of commercial potential; Experience in recruiting, training and line managing PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:

Proactive and creative independent thinker.

• Ability to lead people within a research group in an inspiring manner, strong skills in working with staff of different levels, including non-science specialists, across the home institute.
• Submissions should include a full CV, cover letter and a 3-page research proposal.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy

• Health and Safety policy
• Data Protection policy

The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.

The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age.

As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research.

Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.

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