Responsibilities
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. You will be expected to have the skill and understanding 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 Michael Hastings and will liaise with other Research Support staff, Postdoctoral Scientists and students, not only in your group, but also across the LMB and with external collaborators.
Person Specification
Academic qualifications and experience: PhD in a relevant biological subject. Significant postdoctoral research experience in transcriptomics and molecular neurobiology.
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 transcriptome bioinformatics and molecular genetics, including RNA extraction, PCR, DNA cloning, genomic sequence analysis, in situ hybridisation etc. Expertise in hypothalamic neurobiology, including working with in vivo mouse models, metabolic or otherwise, is highly desirable. Track record of research: This will include achievements, and significant contributions to published papers.
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