Key responsibilities
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The key responsibility is to undertake cutting-edge research, aimed at key questions within the remit of the research group. You will be expected to provide the intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to deliver the research and to play a major role in shaping the overall aims and success of the group.
While some advice will be available from others in the laboratory, you will be expected to have the skill and understanding to be able to act independently in solving problems, many of which may require novel approaches. This will require the integration of different activities to ensure the successful delivery of the research projects.
To introduce and apply new techniques across a wide range of disciplines and to have the creativity and initiative to develop novel approaches.
To interact effectively with a wide range of staff, students and others to ensure the smooth running of the research group. This will include setting an example in the effective use of resources, training others in methods and use of equipment and taking responsibility for the use of communal facilities.
To potentially take on specific responsibilities for managing equipment.
To write scientific papers and to present at internal meetings and at conferences.
To ensure the research is conducted in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements.
To recognise opportunities for the creation of intellectual property and to cooperate in patent protection and in exploitation.
To identify new equipment which will assist the group programme and to present argued cases for new purchases.
To identify opportunities for additional funding and to apply for external grants where appropriate.
Where line management responsibilities are undertaken, these responsibilities, including staff development and performance management, should be applied in accordance with the MRC’s policies and procedures. Training will be provided if required.
Working relationships:
You will report to Dr Christopher Russo and will work with R. Henderson G. McMullan and our commercial partners on the project, liaise with other Research Support staff, Postdoctoral Scientists and students, not only in your group, but also across the LMB and with external collaborators.
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Academic qualifications and experience:
PhD in a relevant physical sciences subject.
Significant postdoctoral or equivalent level research experience in electron microsocpe hardware development, including detectors, specimen supports, optics and other aspects of specimen handeling devices.
Technical skills and expertise:
Experience of and proven ability to perform techniques relevant to the project, and knowledge of the field. Particularly useful would be experience of atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy of materials or biological specimens.
Track record of research:
This will include achievements, presentations at international conferences and significant contributions to published papers in relevant scientific fields.