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Research Group Leader | Structural Studies | LMB 3024

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£67,979 to £89,511 per annum Overall purpose: To lead an internationally competitive research programme at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) that addresses long-term fundamental biological questions through the study of macromolecular structure at the molecular and/or cellular scales. 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 t…

Tenure Track Group Leader | Cell Biology | LMB 3023

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£67,979 to £76,868 per annum Overall purpose: To direct an internationally competitive research programme within the Cell Biology Division relevant to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology's (LMB) research portfolio, drawing on the collaborative inputs and team-working of other colleagues both within and outside MRC. Main duties / key responsibilities: • To develop and lead a programme of research addressing fundamental processes in cell or tissue biology and/or developing methods relevant to suc…

Postdoctoral Scientist | Structural Studies | Dr Suyang Zhang | LMB 3065

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Suyang Zhang at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at elucidating the mechanism of transcription-coupled splicing. Specifically, the project aims to understand the mechanism of co-transcriptional spliceosome assembly using a combined biochemical and structural approach with a focus on cryoEM and in vitro reconstitution. The candidate will join a vibrant team in a supportive and collaborative envi…

Postdoctoral Scientist | Neurobiology | Dr Joergen Kornfeld | LMB 3011

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr Joergen Kornfeld at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at understanding how behaviours are encoded in the brain's synaptic networks. Specifically, to develop novel approaches for large-scale connectomics and to apply them to map and analyse the synaptic connections (connectome) within vertebrate and invertebrate brains. The ultimate goal is to link these synaptic networks to specific behaviour…

Postdoctoral Scientist | Neurobiology | Dr Greg Jefferis | LMB 3026

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr Greg Jefferis at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme on molecular connectomics in Drosophila. The programme will develop methods to map neuronal gene and protein expression onto reference electron microscopy connectomes. These methods will then be used to investigate questions in the development and organisation of sexually dimorphic circuits. Main duties: • To undertake research aimed on the develop…

Evidence and Evaluation Manager

UK Research and Innovation

UK

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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Salary: £37,841 per annum. Band: UKRI Band D. Contract Type: Fixed Term (23 Months). Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available). Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available. Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026. Job Purpose This is an exciting time for the Evidence and Evaluation Team as we seek to further develop our analytical capabilities to provide new insights int…

Investigator Scientist | Cell Biology | Mass Spectrometry | LMB 3032

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£44,801 to £47,071 per annum Overall purpose: The Biological Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) seeks an investigator scientist to provide quantitative proteomics services across a broad range of research projects in cell and molecular biology. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and collaborative team of facility staff and with research groups in the LMB. They will execute quantitative proteomics workflows and maintain…

Senior Service Technician | PNAC | Biological Services Group | LMB 3012

UK Research and Innovation

Babraham, Cambridge

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£31,916 to £33,910 per annum (pro-rata if part-time) Overall purpose: To supervise a small team, within our Cage Wash area, to deliver essential support services to the MRC LMB Animal Facility located in the Ares Building on the Babraham Research Campus. This Facility in turn, forms part of the larger team known as the Biological Services Group (BSG), whose aim is to support scientific researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), specifically to provide animal husbandry for lab…

Logistics Operative

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Didcot, Oxfordshire

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Logistics Operative Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £25,842 Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (23 months) Hours: Full-time Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX Closing date: 17th November 2026 Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone he…

Portfolio Project Manager

UK Research and Innovation

Harwell, Doncaster

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Job Title: Portfolio Project Manager Salary: Band FS2 £64,463 gross per annum Contract Type: Permanent Location: RAL Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK (flexible working available, with at least 3 days a week on-site) Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 0.8FTE) (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants) Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown…

Postdoctoral Scientist | Neurobiology | Dr Joergen Kornfeld | LMB 3011

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

✓ Verified sponsorScientific QA

£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr Joergen Kornfeld at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at understanding how behaviours are encoded in the brain's synaptic networks. Specifically, to develop novel approaches for large-scale connectomics and to apply them to map and analyse the synaptic connections (connectome) within vertebrate and invertebrate brains. The ultimate goal is to link these synaptic networks to specific behaviour…

Investigator Scientist

UK Research and Innovation

UK

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Investigator Scientist LMS 3045 Salary: £44,801 - £47,071 plus London Allowance £5,560 per annum Band (Grade): MRC 4b S2 | Permanent | Full time | Closing date: 8 November 2026 Overall purpose The Investigator Scientist will provide sustained scientific and technical expertise in the Behavioural Phenomics group at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS). The group develops quantitative C. elegans behavioural assays and high-throughput imaging for biological discovery and phenotypic screeni…

Investigator Scientist | Cell Biology | Mass Spectrometry | LMB 3032

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£44,801 to £47,071 per annum Overall purpose: The Biological Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) seeks an investigator scientist to provide quantitative proteomics services across a broad range of research projects in cell and molecular biology. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and collaborative team of facility staff and with research groups in the LMB. They will execute quantitative proteomics workflows and maintain…

Evidence and Evaluation Manager

UK Research and Innovation

UK

✓ Verified sponsorScientific QA

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Salary: £37,841 per annum. Band: UKRI Band D. Contract Type: Fixed Term (23 Months). Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available). Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available. Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026. Job Purpose This is an exciting time for the Evidence and Evaluation Team as we seek to further develop our analytical capabilities to provide new insights int…

Postdoctoral Scientist | Neurobiology | Dr Greg Jefferis | LMB 3026

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

✓ Verified sponsorScientific QA

£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr Greg Jefferis at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme on molecular connectomics in Drosophila. The programme will develop methods to map neuronal gene and protein expression onto reference electron microscopy connectomes. These methods will then be used to investigate questions in the development and organisation of sexually dimorphic circuits. Main duties: • To undertake research aimed on the develop…

Research Group Leader | Structural Studies | LMB 3024

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

✓ Verified sponsorScientific QA

£67,979 to £89,511 per annum Overall purpose: To lead an internationally competitive research programme at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) that addresses long-term fundamental biological questions through the study of macromolecular structure at the molecular and/or cellular scales. 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 t…

Senior Analyst

UK Research and Innovation

Swindon, Wiltshire

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UKRI Salary: £46,743 per annum. Band: UKRI Band E. Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months). Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available). Location: Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working available (Minimum 2 days per week in office). Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary analytical team that works at the heart of the UK research and innovation (R&I) system. Our work plays a key role in de…

Tenure Track Group Leader | Cell Biology | LMB 3023

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£67,979 to £76,868 per annum Overall purpose: To direct an internationally competitive research programme within the Cell Biology Division relevant to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology's (LMB) research portfolio, drawing on the collaborative inputs and team-working of other colleagues both within and outside MRC. Main duties / key responsibilities: • To develop and lead a programme of research addressing fundamental processes in cell or tissue biology and/or developing methods relevant to suc…

Postdoctoral Scientist | Neurobiology | Dr William Schafer | LMB 3009

UK Research and Innovation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr William Schafer at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at mapping and analysing the structure of the hatchling octopus brain connectome. Specifically, to undertake research to us a combination of volume electron microscopy and expansion/light microscopy to study wiring of neural circuits in the octopus optic lobe and central brain. To play a major role in the work of the research group, through…