Job Description

Unit Name:

LMB

Division/Section:

LMB Wide

Job Title:

Career Development Fellow

Salary range:

£25,622 - £28,346

Band:

4

Tenure:

3 years

Reports to:

Group Leader

Working Hours:

36 per week

Class of appointment:

CDF

Post Number

N/A

Overall Purpose:

The undertake high quality research and to develop research and other skills

Working Relationships:
  • With the group leader to discuss research plans and results
  • With other members of the group to learn new techniques and discuss methods
  • With researchers, students and research support staff across the LMB to benefit from their expertise
  • With external collaborators, as appropriate

Organisational Position (insert organisation chart) :


Reports to group leader, interacts with other members of LMB

Main Duties:
  • To develop and deliver an exciting research project
  • To identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives
  • To contribute to group discussions on developments in the field
  • To present scientific work at seminars within the Laboratory and at external conferences
  • To prepare scientific papers for publication
  • To contribute to the LMB’s mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in health care.
  • To assist in the training of PhD students and others in the group

Key Responsibilities:
  • To develop and implement research plans and publish the findings in peer reviewed journals
    • To introduce and develop new techniques and novel approaches as required
    • To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good research practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements
    • To contribute to the smooth running of the group
    • To enhance own research and generic skills through a tailored development programme

    • Employment Checks:

    Agenda check level required 

    • A – with regular access to animals
    • G – All other employees

    Are any other checks required e.g. GMC, NMC? Please specify

    Additional Information:

    This is a training and development position, as a Career Development Fellow (CDF), for a post doctoral research scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or who has limited experience in key transferable skills.  We support CDFs with a range of formal and on-the job training including

    • MRC training courses
    • External training and personal development courses
    • One-to-one training with group leader and other scientists

    As an MRC CDF the post holder is expected to

    • Develop and follow a personal development plan
    • Attend training courses
    • Identify additional training which will support them to develop their career
    Equality & Diversity:

    The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all.  Its objective is that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities. The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equalities and diversity leadership and management.
    Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements:

    The job holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRC’s:

    • Code of conduct
    • Equality & Diversity Policy
    • Health & Safety Policy
    • Information technology policy and Data protection Act

    Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between postholder and line manager

    The above lists are not exhaustive and the job holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.


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