英国医学研究委员会（MRC）2022年招聘博士后（代谢与细胞生长）

Medical Research Council

MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Metabolism and Cell Growth)

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a host of benefits from competitive salary and final salary pension scheme, 40.5 days leave per year and access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, plus the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.

A 3-year postdoctoral position is available in the Metabolism and Cell Growth group headed by Dr Susumu Hirabayashi (https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/research-group/metabolism-cell-growth/), at the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) based on the Hammersmith Hospital Campus of Imperial College London. The LMS has first class facilities and provides investigators with the opportunity to pursue innovative, multidisciplinary research within the excellence of Imperial College London. For more information, visit www.lms.mrc.ac.uk.

The group uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system to study the systemic interplay between whole-animal metabolism and tumour growth. Current research interests in the lab include exploration of the molecular link between diet-induced obesity, tumour growth, and cachexia-like peripheral organ wasting. Our studies are underpinned by multidisciplinary approaches combining fly genetics, imaging, molecular and protein biology approaches, and high-throughput sequencing. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline and have a strong interest in metabolism and/or cancer biology. Extensive experience in fly genetics and molecular biology techniques are essential. The successful candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong work ethic, meticulous record keeping, and, in addition, develop and carry out his/her own line of research within the group’s areas of interest.

This is an MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist position providing training and development supporting post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career paths helping establish them as successful research scientists in their chosen field. The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings.

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, visit https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/1886 and upload your CV, names and contacts of two scientific references along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number LMS 1803

Applications which do not provide a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date: 10th April 2022

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening

*Salary quoted is inclusive of London weighting. Additional allowances comprise a £1,000 lump sum Settlement Allowance plus a yearly Training Allowance of £850 in the first year, paid in monthly instalments. The Training Allowance increases to £1,300 in year two, and £1,800 in the third year.

This role qualifies for endorsement by UKRI for a UK Global Talent Visa, for which the successful applicant is likely to be eligible to apply. Immigration costs for applicant (100% visa and 100% Health Surcharge) and immediate dependents (100% visa and 50% health surcharge when applying with main applicant) can be reclaimed from LMS after taking up the post (terms and conditions apply).

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