MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist x 2 (Emerging Innovators Fellowship for Black Heritage Scientists)

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and new state-of-the-art building based in the heart of West London in the Hammersmith Hospital Campus. The LMS has close links with Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

About the role

The LMS is looking to appoint two Black Heritage Postdoctoral Scientists into our Emerging Innovators Fellowship programme, for 3 years. Each researcher will be assigned to a specific research group at the LMS relating to their research experience and interests. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to develop their own research proposal with their prospective group leader, which will determine their research focus for the duration of their training fellowship. The successful post holder will benefit from additional coaching support and mentoring to support them throughout their fellowship.

About you

You will have a PhD (or be set to receive a PhD by March 2025) in a discipline relating to the research group you are hoping to join. You will be from a Black heritage background, and will be either UK-domiciled or have completed part of your undergraduate or postgraduate education in the UK. You will have experience of planning, completing an independent research project, and the ability to perform techniques relevant to the research group indicated on your application. You will have to provide clear evidence of scientific outputs and achievements, to include publications, conference presentations, and collaborations with other institutes/industry.

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: For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

How to apply

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, click on the ‘Apply’ button above and upload your CV, Scientific Cover Letter, and Screening document (template available to download here) and names and contacts of two scientific references. Please quote reference number LMS 2596.

For more information on the Emerging Innovators Fellowship please click here.

* 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, and £1,800 in the third year.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship, subject to the terms and conditions of meeting Home Office regulations.

Applications which do not provide a CV, cover letter, and screening document will not be considered.

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening