Salary for this Role:
LRS - From £31,675 with benefits subject to skills and experience. SLRS - From £39,950 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
Job Title:
(Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist - Prieto Godino Lab Reports to:
Lucia Prieto Godino Closing Date:
07/Feb/2025 23.59 GMT Job Description: Details of the role:
Full-time, fixed term (12 months – possibility of extension). Working pattern: Monday – Friday. About us… The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. About the role… The role will collaborate with a Postdoctoral Fellow on how viruses can manipulate animal behaviour using as a model different species of baculoviruses and their caterpillar hosts. Previous work in the lab and by collaborators has shown that viral infection leads to changes in caterpillar behaviour, including increased locomotion, climbing and changes to olfactory guided behaviours. In our lab, we are studying how the virus leads to these behavioural manipulations at the mechanistic level. What you will be doing… As a
(Senior) LRS
at the Crick, you will: Independently run behavioural experiments in consultation with your postdoc supervisor and Group leader. Independently perform molecular biology and imaging experiments, such as cloning. Independently analyse and interpret the results of such experiments and present them in an appropriate format to your postdoc supervisor and group leader. Help maintain the caterpillar colony in the lab. About you… You will bring… BSc, MSc or PhD in Neuroscience, Cell Biology or related disciplines (or equivalent experience). Experience analysing research data. Good organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Visas:
Those applying for a SLRS role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK. Generous Leave:
28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme:
Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being:
24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services, mental health support programs, eye care vouchers, and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance:
Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, and annual leave purchase options. Perks:
Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, shopping discounts, subsidised on-site restaurant, and social spaces for team interaction. Development & Recognition:
Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.
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(Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist - Prieto Godino Lab Reports to:
Lucia Prieto Godino Closing Date:
07/Feb/2025 23.59 GMT Job Description: Details of the role:
Full-time, fixed term (12 months – possibility of extension). Working pattern: Monday – Friday. About us… The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. About the role… The role will collaborate with a Postdoctoral Fellow on how viruses can manipulate animal behaviour using as a model different species of baculoviruses and their caterpillar hosts. Previous work in the lab and by collaborators has shown that viral infection leads to changes in caterpillar behaviour, including increased locomotion, climbing and changes to olfactory guided behaviours. In our lab, we are studying how the virus leads to these behavioural manipulations at the mechanistic level. What you will be doing… As a
(Senior) LRS
at the Crick, you will: Independently run behavioural experiments in consultation with your postdoc supervisor and Group leader. Independently perform molecular biology and imaging experiments, such as cloning. Independently analyse and interpret the results of such experiments and present them in an appropriate format to your postdoc supervisor and group leader. Help maintain the caterpillar colony in the lab. About you… You will bring… BSc, MSc or PhD in Neuroscience, Cell Biology or related disciplines (or equivalent experience). Experience analysing research data. Good organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively. What will you receive? At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Visas:
Those applying for a SLRS role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK. Generous Leave:
28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme:
Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being:
24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services, mental health support programs, eye care vouchers, and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance:
Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, and annual leave purchase options. Perks:
Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, shopping discounts, subsidised on-site restaurant, and social spaces for team interaction. Development & Recognition:
Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.
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