Salary: £42,159 – 44,801 plus London Allowance (£5,560) per annum
(Higher salary of £44,801 – £47,071 plus London Allowance (£5,560) per annum will be available for candidates with significant relevant experience)
About the role:
The Roving Researcher will provide experimental support for scientific activities across the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS). In particular, the Roving Researcher will support specific research projects when a member of staff goes on long-term leave (e.g. parental or sick leave). Whenever the need arises, the Roving Researcher will divide their time to cover 2-3 different projects at the same time. This is a unique and exciting role within the MRC LMS that allows you to get involved in a wide range of innovative research across the Institute. This includes research with a strong focus on molecular biology, metabolism, and epigenetics, and is home to a range of model organisms (mice, Drosophila, C. elegans, yeast) as well as extensive work with human cells. You will have the opportunity to learn new and cutting-edge laboratory techniques and enjoy a diverse and rich research culture.
More information on the roving researcher, recently featured in Nature: Could roving researchers help address the challenge of taking parental leave?
About you:
This post would suit an experienced, highly organised researcher, with a solid background in an area of biology complementary to the LMS, yet who is still keen to develop their technical skills further. The ideal candidate would be someone who enjoys wet-lab work, who is able to work both independently and as part of a team and who is comfortable meeting and interacting with new people. To work between multiple groups, excellent communication skills are essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more – Benefits
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.