https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies/postdoctoral-research-scientist-lms-753/

MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Metabolism and Cell Growth
3 Year fixed term
MRC Band 4 Salary £35,340 – £38,181 pa inclusive*
LONDON, UK

A 3-year postdoctoral position is available in the Metabolism and Cell Growth group headed by Dr Susumu Hirabayashi (https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/research-group/metabolism-cell-growth/), at the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) based on the Hammersmith Hospital Campus of Imperial College London. The LMS has first class facilities and provides investigators with the opportunity to pursue innovative, multidisciplinary research within the excellence of Imperial College London. For more information, visit www.lms.mrc.ac.uk.

The group uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system to study the systemic interplay between whole-animal metabolism and tumour growth. Current research interests in the lab include exploration of the molecular link between diet-induced obesity, tumour growth, and cachexia-like peripheral organ wasting. Our studies are underpinned by multidisciplinary approaches combining fly genetics, imaging, molecular and protein biology approaches, and high-throughput sequencing. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline and have a strong interest in metabolism and/or cancer biology. Extensive experience in fly genetics and molecular biology techniques are essential. The successful candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong work ethic, meticulous record keeping, and, in addition, develop and carry out his/her own line of research within the group’s areas of interest.

This is an MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist position providing training and development supporting post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career paths helping establish them as successful research scientists in their chosen field. The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. We offer a highly attractive benefits package including competitive salary, excellent holiday entitlement and final salary pension scheme.

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening.

*Salary quoted is inclusive of London weighting. 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.

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Susumu Hirabayashi
Metabolism and Cell Growth Group
MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS)
Room 231 ICTEM Building
Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus
Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN
Tel: +44 (0)20 8383 1468
email: s.hirabayashi@lms.mrc.ac.uk