£41,344 plus London allowances £5,385 per annum*
About the role
The Reprogramming and Chromatin group led by Prof Petra Hajkova investigates molecular processes that underlie global erasure of epigenetic information ( https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/research-group/reprogramming-and-chromatin/ ). We have a particular interest in deciphering the mechanisms underlying the waves of developmental global DNA demethylation (Amouroux et al, 2016, Hill et al, Nature 2018; Huang et al, Nature 2021) and the changes in chromatin structure that accompany this process.
The focus of this project is to implement and optimise new epigenome mapping approaches developed by our collaborators at New England Biolabs (team lead by Dr Sriharsa Pradhan) for use on gametes, early mouse embryos and minute biological samples. The post holder is expected to be technically skilled, lead the interactions between the two collaborative teams and to contribute to the supervision of PhD and MSc/MRes students in the laboratory. For further information about the role, please contact Prof Petra Hajkova directly ().
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
How to apply
For full details of this post and to complete an online application, visit MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS 2650 – Medical Research Council and upload your CV, names and contacts of two scientific references along with a cover 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). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Please quote reference number LMS 2650.
*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, terms and conditions apply.
Closing date: 22 July 2025
The final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening
Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff
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.