Programme Leader Track

Research Group Leader in Immunology and Infection
Starting Salary £51,927 - £64,198 per annum
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge UK
Division of Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry (PNAC)

The MRC LMB invites applications for a Group Leader position (Programme Leader-track) within the PNAC Division.  We seek a colleague with an exciting vision and outstanding track-record who will address fundamental questions relating to molecular mechanisms of immunity and infection.

The primary selection criteria are scientific excellence and the potential for synergy with existing research programmes (www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/research/protein-and-nucleic-acid-chemistry/). You should hold a PhD and have an excellent publication record with outstanding potential for independent research.

PNAC Division is committed to creating a diverse workforce and we particularly encourage applications from women and people from BAME backgrounds who are under-represented at this level.

The position provides substantial core funding for your research. Your group will be hosted in our new and custom-built institute, which provides exceptional core facilities. Administrative duties are minimal and no teaching is required. Interactions with groups across the four Divisions of the LMB are vibrant and encouraged.

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org.

Working for UKRI MRC provides a host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40½ days including bank holidays and privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership.  You will also have access to employee shopping/travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and childcare facilities.

Informal enquiries can be made to Andrew McKenzie (anm@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk).

Additional information:

Appointments are made at Programme Leader-track level for those who demonstrate potential to develop into Programme Leaders within six years.

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board at https://mrc.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/candidate/post/2987/en-GB. If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

Submissions should include a covering letter and full CV, an outline of current research interests (1 page) and a proposal for an innovative research programme addressing an important question in immunity and/or infection (up to 2 pages), along with the names and addresses of three referees who have agreed to be contacted prior to interview.

Closing date: The post will remain open until it is filled but applications received by 30^th November 2020 will receive priority.

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

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme.