Postdoctoral Scientist - PNAC - Dr John Sutherland - LMB 2585

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

2691 12330

• Deadline: 24 April 2025


• Salary: £41,344 per annum

Postdoctoral Researchers
Salary £41,344 per annum pro rata
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation.

We are recruiting three postdoctoral scientists to join a group investigating how ribosomal translation according to the genetic code emerged after the origin of life. These are three-year training and development positions suitable if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research.

Candidates should have a PhD in organic/bioorganic chemistry or biochemistry or be due to complete within 6 months, an interest in the origin of life and, preferably, experience of nucleic acid and/or peptide chemistry.

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors.

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

Closing date: 24/04/2025

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Candidates should have a PhD in organic/bioorganic chemistry or biochemistry or be due to complete within 6 months, an interest in the origin of life and, preferably, experience of nucleic acid and/or peptide chemistry.

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.