Cambridge

MRC – Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Postdoctoral Scientist 

Salary – £27,183 to £29,885 + excellent benefits

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a world leader in biological research, with an expanding scientific programme dedicated to understanding gene function in health & disease. It provides an unsurpassed environment for both young and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral scientist, to work as part of a small, highly interactive team in the group of Dr John Sutherland. The project will involve investigation of novel prebiotic synthetic approaches to oligonucleotides and oligopeptides. In general, a systems chemistry approach involving compound mixtures will be employed along with state of the art chemical analysis.

You will have a PhD in organic chemistry or be due to complete your doctoral studies within 6 months of applying. Ideally, you will also have experience with synthetic and analytical organic chemistry.

The successful candidate will be awarded a three-year MRC Career Development Fellowship, which is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.

Your salary is supported by 30 days’ annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on site sports and social facilities.

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc108993_3550.aspx. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867003 quoting reference IRC108993.

Closing date: 19 September 2013

This position is subject to a pre employment screening

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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