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Research Scientist Position
Key responsibilities:
1. Undertake cutting-edge research to address key questions within the research group’s remit, providing intellectual energy and independent thinking to deliver impactful results.
2. Act independently to solve problems, often requiring novel approaches, and integrate activities to ensure successful project delivery.
3. Introduce and apply new techniques across disciplines, developing innovative approaches.
4. Interact effectively with staff, students, and collaborators; set an example in resource use, train others, and manage communal facilities.
5. Manage equipment responsibilities as needed.
6. Write scientific papers and present findings at meetings and conferences.
7. Conduct research in accordance with good practices, policies, and legal requirements.
8. Identify opportunities for intellectual property creation, cooperate on patenting and exploitation.
9. Identify and advocate for new equipment purchases to support the group’s goals.
10. Seek additional funding and apply for external grants when appropriate.
11. If in a line management role, oversee staff development and performance in line with MRC policies; training provided if necessary.
Working relationships:
You will report to Dr. Marta Shahbazi and liaise with Research Support staff, Postdoctoral Scientists, students, and external collaborators across the LMB.
Person Specification
Academic qualifications and experience:
PhD in a relevant biological subject with significant postdoctoral research experience in early human embryo development. Experience focusing on embryo plasticity is a plus.
Technical skills and expertise:
Proven ability in techniques relevant to the project, including:
* Knowledge of regulations for human embryo research in the UK.
* Handling research consent forms and organizing embryo donations.
* Classical embryology techniques: injections, aggregations, manipulations, thawing, culture.
* Confocal imaging and image analysis.
* Molecular biology techniques.
* Human embryonic stem cell culture, including 3D, naïve, and extra-embryonic cultures.
Research track record:
Achievements and contributions to published work.
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