£44,159 to £76,280 per annum
About the role:
The Chain Florey Predoctoral Fellowships Scheme presents clinical trainees with a unique opportunity to spend 12 months 100% WTE (or 24 months 50% WTE) in fields that range from biomedical discovery science to experimental medicine and translational clinical research at two world-renowned academic institutions, Imperial College and the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS). Chain Florey Fellowships provide an ideal foundation for those wishing to pursue a career in clinical academia and offer a pathway to subsequent funding opportunities.
What you would be doing:
You will plan and conduct research, helping you refine your research interests and identify which area best aligns with your clinical background and long-term academic goals. In parallel, you will be developing research collaborations within the College, the LMS and the wider community. You will have the opportunity to develop a competitive application for submission to externally funded Clinical Research Training Fellowship schemes. You will be focusing on your research and will only undertake clinical activity if required by your specialty (usually limited to 0.2 FTE) or your research project.
What we are looking for:
You will need to demonstrate an appropriate skill base and motivation to pursue scientific research, with the desire to progress on to a PhD afterward. We encourage MBPhD graduates to apply, as we are committed to finding the best possible fit for each person’s unique circumstances. With your application, please submit a 2-page summary of your research motivation and experience to date, a full CV and a list of publications (if applicable).
What we can offer you:
Chain Florey Predoctoral Fellowships provide an ideal base for those wishing to pursue a career in clinical academia with excellent opportunities for academic progression (PhD and postdoctoral opportunities), training and mentoring. Fellows with excellent progress will have access to our Chain Florey Clinical Research Training Fellowships and become a Fellow of our Chain Florey cohort.
Essential requirements
Further Information
The positions are fully funded for 12 months, with the possibility of transitioning to a PhD for candidates who make excellent progress.
If you require any further details on the role, please check the LMS website or contact the Chair of the Chain Florey Committee Professor Declan O’Regan () or Aurelie Tromp, the Chain Florey Programme coordinator ().
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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Athena SWAN
In 2017, the Institute received an Athena SWAN Silver Award to recognize its commitment to advancing women’s careers in science and research.
At the LMS there are three working groups which deliver on the action plan developed for the silver application.
Equality, diversity and wellbeing
The MRC LMS is committed to creating equality of opportunity to all members of the organisation, regardless of their background, and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We observe the Medical Research Council’s Equality and Diversity Vision, which sets out the MRC’s commitment to fulfill its obligations as a public body under the Equality Act 2010.
Technician’s Commitment
The LMS is a signatory to the Technician Commitment, a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and the Gatsby Foundation which aims to address the particular career challenges faced by technical and scientific support staff.
We provide opportunities to work alongside some of the top medical researchers on the planet, from our state-of-the-art research facilities.