£65,940 – £74,448 plus London allowances (£5,385) per annum
The MRC LMS, under the Directorship of Professor Wiebke Arlt, comprises around 35 research groups carrying out mechanistic research addressing major questions of relevance to human health and disease. We are focussing on mechanisms underpinning metabolism, genetic and epigenetic regulation and cell fate decisions and are particularly interested in the impact of sex differences, life course-associated changes and the exposome on these processes. The LMS is committed to a transdisciplinary team science approach and our research progress is accelerated by state-of-the-art core facilities.
The LMS is recruiting several Programme Leader Track appointments in the areas of:
Programme Leader Track appointments are an open-ended contract, which comprises a six-year advanced career development scheme after which you will be considered for promotion to Programme Leader.
During your Programme Leader Track appointment, you will be required to develop your programme of research, including establishing internal and external collaborations, securing external grant income and supervising students.
You will also be required to contribute to the Institute’s strategy and research, which will entail delivering training and innovation missions, participating in outreach activities, as well as supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusive and research culture initiatives.
The LMS and MRC are committed to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from talented people of all backgrounds. As “Disability Confident” employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Learn more about some of our workplace inclusion initiatives.
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
This role qualifies for endorsement by UKRI for a UK Global Talent Visa, for which the successful applicant is likely to be eligible to apply. We will also reimburse the cost of visa application (terms and conditions apply)
For full details of this post and to complete an online application, visit Programme Leader Track LMS 2534 – Medical Research Council and submit up-to-date CV including past scientific accomplishments and esteem factors along with a covering letter stating why you want to come to the LMS and why your science is a good fit.
For a discussion of the role, please contact Professor Wiebke Arlt, LMS Director via email:
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.