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  Postdoctoral Scientist - PNAC - Dr Julian Sale - LMB 2748  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - Cambridge

  Posted: 02/12/2025

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  View Vacancy -- Postdoctoral Scientist - PNAC - Dr Julian Sale - LMB 2748
  
  Open Date
  
  01/12/2025, 08:00
  
  Close Date
  
  15/12/2025, 23:55
  
  Research Institute
  
  MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
  
  Research Institute / Unit Information
  
  The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years.
  
  There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive. Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.
  
  The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.
  
  UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
  
  Band
  
  MRC - 4
  
  Location
  
  Cambridge
  
  Salary
  
  £42,694 per annum
  
  Contract Type
  
  Fixed Term
  
  Job Type
  
  Science
  
  Full Time / Part Time
  
  Full Time
  
  Contract Length
  
  3 years
  
  Job Description
  
  Overall purpose:
  
  To work within the group of Dr Julian Sale at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme investigating vertebrate mutagenesis. Specifically, to undertake research to investigate the role of non-canonical transcription and supercoiling in differentiation.
  
  Main duties:
  • To undertake research aimed at understanding the role of non-canonical transcription and supercoiling in differentiation.
  • To identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives.
  • To present scientific work at seminars within the laboratory and at external meetings.
  • To contribute to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field.
  • To draft scientific papers, and contribute to the overall preparation of research 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 other members of the LMB.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  
  Within the overall direction of the programme, the group, the remit of the project and in discussion with the Group Leader, you will make a significant input into determining the direction of the project within a three year lifespan.
  
  To plan your own work and objectives on a 12-month basis and manage your experimental work within the project along with your Supervisor.
  
  To work with limited supervision to identify, develop, modify and apply the necessary techniques to achieve the goals of the project.
  
  To introduce and apply new techniques across a wide range of disciplines and to have the creativity and initiative to develop novel approaches and methods where required.
  
  To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements.
  
  To contribute to the smooth running of the group, including the effective use of resources, training of others and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities.
  
  To enhance your research and generic skills through a tailored development programme.
  
  Working relationships:
  
  You will report to Dr Julian Sale and will interact and collaborate with other Postdoctoral Scientists, Research Support staff and students, not only in your group, but also across the LMB and with external groups as necessary.
  
  Additional information:
  
  This is a three-year training and development position for a Postdoctoral Scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of key transferable skills. We support Postdoctoral Scientists 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 your Supervisor and other Scientists.
  
  You will commit to undertaking the following:
  • Developing and following a personal development plan.
  • Attending training courses.
  • Identifying additional training which will support you to develop your career.
  
  Person Specification
  
  Academic qualifications:
  
  These should include a PhD in a relevant subject or due to complete PhD within 6 months.
  
  Technical skills and expertise:
  
  Experience of and ability to perform techniques relevant to the project.
  Essential: experience in:
  - core molecular biology techniques
  - advanced bioinformatic skills (especially in R)
  - the wet lab aspects and computational analysis of: RNA-seq, TT-seq, END-seq, S1-end-seq
  Desirable:
  - experience in culture and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells / iPSCs
  
  Track record of research:
  
  This will include achievements, and contributions to published papers.
  
  Other relevant evidence of:
  • Commitment.
  • Originality.
  • Ability to communicate.
  • Working with others.
  
  Further Information
  
  You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:
  • Code of Conduct
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
  • Health and Safety policy
  • Data Protection policy
  
  Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.
  
  The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
  
  In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits
  
  Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
  
  UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
  
  We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Read Less

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  Logistics Supervisor  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [permanent fulltime] - Warrington

  Posted: 02/12/2025

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  Salary: £30,895 per annum | Open-ended | Full-time | Closing date: 15t... Read More

  Salary: £30,895 per annum | Open-ended | Full-time | Closing date: 15th December 2025
  
  Contract Type: Open-ended (Permanent)
  
  Hours: Full-time
  
  Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Warrington, WA4 4AD
  
  Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
  
  Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
  
  Our engineering and scientific departments require a range of goods-in and despatch logistics services, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Supervisor to proactively lead the team in delivering a flexible, customer-focused and efficient service in support of STFC's vision and mission.
  
  Reporting to the Deputy Facilities Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the management of the Logistics Operatives team, ensuring that daily and weekly logistics activities and duties are completed efficiently.
  
  Key accountabilities
  
  Supervision and line management of logistics staff, including HR matters, resource planning and staff development.
  Responsibility and oversight for day-to-day running of the logistics service, including front desk duties, all in-bound goods and their delivery across site.
  Supporting the despatch of goods, postal services, and site storage through care and custody provision.
  This includes the supervision of specialist services such as laboratory gas supply, servicing, receiving dangerous goods alongside the day-to-day manual handling activities.
  Provide deputising support for line manager and close interaction with the Shipping team to ensure effective communication and co-ordination.
  Management of the logistics fleet.
  Reviewing or creating logistics services-related risk assessments and safe systems of working to ensure the service is compliant with H&S regulation and STFC safety arrangements.
  
  
  Essential shortlisting criteria
  
  You will have supervisory or managerial experience in a logistics role, ideally within a science, engineering sector and a level of education equivalent to five GCSEs (including English and Maths, minimum level 5), or other equivalent qualifications/experience and along with the following desirable attributes:
  
  Clean current UK driving licence.
  An up-to-date counterbalance forklift certificate.
  Be physically fit and capable to perform all aspects of the role, including manual handling.
  Dangerous goods and handling.
  Proven logistics or warehouse experience.
  
  
  STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.
  
  We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side?
  
  Join us and discover what's possible by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified, along with your motivation for joining STFC and this role.
  
  As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status, we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once a suitable number of applications has been received.
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world.
  
  One of Europe's largest research organisations, we're trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we're driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. Our research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.
  
  For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
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  Capital Financial Accountant  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime] - Didcot

  Posted: 28/11/2025

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  Salary: £37,841 per annum
  
  Band: UKRI Band D
  Contract Type: Open ended
  Hours: Full-time (Flexible working available)
  Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot- Hybrid working available
  
  Closing Date: 4 th January 2026
  
  About the role
  
  Responsible for the oversight and management of the STFC Fixed Asset Register ensuring Fixed Assets and AuC Capital Projects are accounted for and controlled on a day to day basis in accordance with IFRS/FReM and UKRI Policy.
  
  Fixed Asset balances represent a significant part of STFC's Statement of Financial Position. A properly maintained and accurate Fixed Asset Register is required to ensure the NAO do not qualify UKRI Statutory Accounts; Capital Projects also need to be managed to ensure that forecasting(out-turn) processes are robust and so cause no material impact at year end. In March 2023 STFC had 12,000 Fixed Assets valued at £2.70B (gross) £1.22B(net) and a further £71M of Assets Under Construction across 180 Capital Projects.
  
  Key areas of accountability:
  
  Leadership / teamwork / collaboration
  Effective and active contributor to the team, where appropriate makes proactive suggestions to improve ways of working and coordinates with other teams within UKRI.Build & maintain good working relationships with colleagues & business partners and provide input where needed to assist in the resolution of queries, & to share findings.Deals effectively with challenging situations and consults at a higher level when necessary.Adaptable and flexible approach to work; able to effectively multi-task
  Your Responsibilities
  Working with Management Accountants and Project Managers to ensure that Capital Projects are set up and accounted for correctly, and Fixed Assets are created in a timely manner.
  Reconciling large data sets between Oracle PA and Oracle GL modules on a project by project basis.
  Allocation of costs to individual assets.
  Ensure Fixed Asset capitalisation and disposals are in accordance with UKRI policies and International Financial Reporting Standards.
  Using experience and judgement to determine appropriate level of asset componentization/aggregation.
  Using experience and judgement to review transactions for non-capital costs.
  Using experience and judgement and working with Asset Holders to ensure individual assets are not held at values above their recoverable amount (fair value/value in use).
  To review the impairment or disposal of assets.
  The development, implementation & communication of FA related policies, procedures, and systems.
  Ensure adequate internal controls.
  Liaison with NAO and GIAA.
  
  Person Specification
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential
  CCAB part-qualified or significant experience in working with capital project accounting. (S) Previous experience working in a finance environment and dealing with tight deadlines. (S/I) Experience in the creation and management of Fixed Assets and large Capital Projects. (S/I) Ability and experience of presenting and explaining financial information to non-financial staff. Experience of external audits, providing audit data and liaison with auditors. (S/I) Ability to prioritise work and meet tight timescales and adapt to regularly changing priorities. (S/I) Good understanding of financial accounts preparation and accounting principles. (S/I) Able to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. (S/I) Able to resolve problems independently whilst knowing when to consult or take advice. (S/I)
  Benefits
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
  
  For further information on our benefits please see:
  
  Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org . Read Less

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  MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS 2733  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - London

  Posted: 28/11/2025

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  Open Date
  
  18/11/2025, 09:55
  
  Close Date
  
  31/12/2025, 23:55
  
  Research Institute
  
  MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
  
  Research Institute / Unit Information
  
  The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. We are proud to launch our new Team Science initiative, marking a bold step toward a more collaborative, challenge-driven model of research.
  
  UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
  
  Band
  
  MRC - 4
  
  Location
  
  London
  
  Salary
  
  £42,694 per annum plus London allowance £5,560 per annum
  
  Allowances
  
  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 year three.
  
  Contract Type
  
  Fixed Term
  
  Job Type
  
  Science
  
  Full Time / Part Time
  
  Full Time
  
  Contract Length
  
  3 years
  
  Job Description
  
  Team Science:
  
  The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is proud to launch its new Team Science initiative, marking a bold step toward a more collaborative, challenge-driven model of research.
  
  Scientific breakthroughs are often portrayed as the work of lone geniuses, but in reality, they are usually the result of collective effort. A Team Science project is not just bigger or multi-part, it's fundamentally different in its ethos and operational model. It's designed to foster true collaboration across disciplines, academic institutions, industry and the public, creating something that could not be achieved alone. It's about collective ambition, shared infrastructure and interdisciplinary innovation.
  
  This new approach places collaboration and real-world impact at its core, integrating insights from across the LMS' existing expertise and diverse perspectives.
  
  Overall purpose:
  
  A new exciting opportunity has arisen for a 3 Year Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Reproductive Health and Fertility: Ageing, Sex and the Environment Team science project led by J Vaquerizas, E Martinez-Perez, and P Hajkova. Reproductive health is an important aspect of human wellbeing, yet infertility affects approximately one in six people globally. Despite its prevalence and significant emotional, societal and economic impact, the biological mechanisms underlying infertility and reproductive ageing remain poorly understood. We have put together a team of internationally-leading experts in germline biology and genome function that will use transdisciplinary experimental approaches to understand how intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence female and male fertility and reproductive ageing.
  
  We are looking for a talented and self-motivated computational biologist with an interest in reproductive biology and genome function to join the Reproductive Health and Fertility: Ageing, Sex and the Environment Team science initiative as a postdoctoral researcher . The main goal of the project will be to analyse and integrate multimodal genome-wide datasets to build predictive models of healthy reproductive processes and investigate how these are perturbed in infertility and ageing. The candidate will work closely with other postdocs and students in the Team who will use omics and imaging approaches to elucidate the genetic and molecular causes of infertility, the impact of aging in male and female fertility, and the effect of metabolism and germline-soma crosstalk on fertility.
  
  Main duties / key responsibilities:
  Design, plan, and conduct high-quality, independent research aligned with the project aimsCritically analyse, interpret, and present experimental data with scientific rigor and reproducibilityStay current with relevant scientific literature and integrate new findings and methodologies into ongoing researchCollaborate effectively with internal lab and Team members and external partners, including participation in interdisciplinary projectsProvide training and advice for other group members including PhD studentsWrite-up and publish results in high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific journalsTake an active part in the academic activities of the LMSAttend and contribute to lab meetings, journal clubs and seminar presentationsPresent data at national and international meetings (where and when appropriate)Form good working relationships with other members of the group as well as internal and external collaborators
  
  Person Specification
  
  Education / Qualifications / Training required (will be assessed from the application):
  
  Essential:
  PhD (or equivalent experience) in computational biology or in a relevant field (e.g., bioinformatics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics)A first-author manuscript published or submitted from PhD work
  
  Previous work experience required (will be assessed from the application and at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Proven experience in single-cell omics data analysis and visualisationProficiency in Python and/or RExperience with statistical analysis, machine learning methods, and high-performance computing
  Desirable:
  Experience with spatial transcriptomics, 3D genome analysis, or epitranscriptomicsExperience with multiomic data integration techniquesIntegration of transcriptomic, epigenomic, and/or proteomic dataNetwork analysis and trajectory modellingAI-assisted mutation prioritisation
  
  Knowledge and experience (will be assessed from the application and at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Strong conceptual understanding of genomics, gene regulation, developmental biology, computational biology approachesExperience in generating high-quality figures for publicationExcellent written communication skills in EnglishEvidence that the candidate can plan and carry on a research project
  Desirable:
  Strong publication record and exposure to scientific meetingsExperience with GWAS and regulatory variant interpretationStrong programming and statistical modelling skillsExperience in assembling manuscripts for publicationExperience presenting scientific data at national or international conferences
  
  Personal skills/behaviours/qualities (will be assessed at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine interest in scientific discovery and learningIndependent research capability, including the ability to manage and drive projects autonomouslyCollaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented research environmentEagerness to learn, particularly in computational and analytical approachesCreativity and problem-solving skills, especially when troubleshooting complex challengesExcellent verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidentlyGood interpersonal skills, including the willingness to give and receive help and feedbackCommitment to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the groupHighly organised and diligent, with strong attention to detailAdaptability and openness to integrating new techniques and collaborating across disciplinesExcellent laboratory skillsExcellent organisational skillsExcellent attention to detailsExcellent creativityHigh-Motivation and perseveranceAbility and willingness to adapt to changing timetables or work patterns as dictated by changing circumstancesAbility to work under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracyProven ability to prioritise, plan ahead and manage a high volume of work to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposedAbility to use own initiative and work independently and as part of a team, as requiredProblem solving abilitiesProven multitasking abilitiesAbility to work in a collaborative research environmentWillingness to give and receive help with challenging problemsGood verbal communication skills in EnglishAbility to communicate its science in a clear wayGood interpersonal skillsWillingness to share knowledge and transfer skills to other members of the group on a daily basis
  
  Further Information
  
  Please upload your CV, names and contacts of two scientific references, along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number LMS 2733.
  
  Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff
  
  The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
  
  In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits
  
  Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
  
  UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
  
  We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Read Less

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  MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS 2743  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - London

  Posted: 28/11/2025

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  View Vacancy -- MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS 2743
  
  Open Date
  
  14/11/2025, 08:00
  
  Close Date
  
  02/12/2025, 23:55
  
  Research Institute
  
  MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
  
  As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum salary criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  Research Institute / Unit Information
  
  The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation , the LMS has a collaborative working culture and new state-of-the-art building based in the heart of West London in the Hammersmith Hospital Campus (W12).
  
  The LMS aims to deliver transdisciplinary team science, in synergistic interaction with Imperial College and the wider national research environment. Part of achieving this, is to recruit new talent and support postdoctoral scientists to become world leaders in their area of science.
  
  UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
  
  Band
  
  MRC - 4
  
  Location
  
  London
  
  Salary
  
  £42,694 plus London allowances £5,560 per annum.
  
  Allowances
  
  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 which will be adjusted accordingly.
  
  Contract Type
  
  Fixed Term
  
  Job Type
  
  Science
  
  Full Time / Part Time
  
  Full Time
  
  Contract Length
  
  18 months
  
  Job Description
  
  Overall purpose
  
  We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Chromatin and Development group and support 1-2 projects during maternity leave and paper revisions. These projects cover the exciting topics of metabolism and epigenetic regulation of early mouse development and chromatin biology. The ideal candidate will be a talented bench scientist who is collaborative and keen to lead and contribute to some important pieces of work within the lab. This position would suit someone looking for a short-term postdoc and the chance to work on 1-2 papers. Alternatively, depending on CV and success, the candidate will be supported to apply for external funding to continue a longer postdoc in the lab and continue the work.
  
  The candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in gene regulation, chromatin biology, development or a related biological field. Prior experience of embryonic stem cell (ESC) culture and/or mouse embryology is highly desirable, as is experience with techniques in gene and chromatin regulation such as CRISPR, Cut&Tag, Cut&Run, ATAC-seq. One project focuses on determining the mechanistic link between metabolite compartmentalisation and ESC chromatin and cell fate. The second project involves regulation of chromatin reprogramming in early mouse embryos. Ideally, a candidate would have the experience and/or skills to contribute to both projects; however, only one is essential.
  
  The position is available to be filled in January 2026.
  
  Person Specification
  
  Education / Qualifications / Training required (will be assessed from application form):
  
  Essential:
  A PhD (or equivalent experience) in gene regulation, chromatin biology, development or a related biological field
  Desirable:
  A personal license for mouse work (PiL)
  Previous work experience required (will be assessed from application form and at interview):
  
  Essential:
  Evidence that the candidate can plan and carry on a research project independently Extensive wet lab experience in techniques relating to at least one of: molecular biology, genomics, mouse embryology, chromatin profiling and metabolism
  Desirable:
  Expertise in pluripotent cell (iPSC/ESC) tissue culture and manipulations Experience producing libraries for chromatin analysis (eg, ATAC-seq, Cut&Run, Cut&Tag) Evidence of actively contributing to or driving scientific collaborations
  Knowledge and experience (will be assessed from application form and at interview):
  
  Essential:
  Excellent written communication skills in English A strong interest in genome regulation, chromatin, transposable elements and development Demonstration of creative approaches to problem solving
  Desirable
  Strong publication record and exposure to scientific meetings
  Personal Skills / Behaviours / Qualities (will be assessed at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Ability to conduct reproducible research Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature Ability to develop and apply new concepts Creative approach to problem-solving Excellent verbal communication skills in English and the ability to deal with a wide range of people Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative Flexible attitude towards work Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times Willingness to work out of normal working hours if the requirements of the project demand Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role
  
  Further Information
  
  Applicants should submit a CV, names and contacts of two scientific references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Please quote reference number LMS 2743.
  
  Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff.
  
  The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
  
  In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits
  
  Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
  
  UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
  
  We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Read Less

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  MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS 2730  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - London

  Posted: 28/11/2025

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  View Vacancy -- MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS 2730
  
  Open Date
  
  18/11/2025, 09:30
  
  Close Date
  
  31/12/2025, 23:55
  
  Research Institute
  
  MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
  
  Research Institute / Unit Information
  
  The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. We are proud to launch our new Team Science initiative, marking a bold step toward a more collaborative, challenge-driven model of research.
  
  UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
  
  Band
  
  MRC - 4
  
  Location
  
  London
  
  Salary
  
  £42,694 per annum plus London allowance £5,560 per annum
  
  Allowances
  
  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 year three.
  
  Contract Type
  
  Fixed Term
  
  Job Type
  
  Science
  
  Full Time / Part Time
  
  Full Time
  
  Contract Length
  
  3 years
  
  Job Description
  
  Overall purpose:
  
  The postdoctoral researcher will join a multi-disciplinary team working on a multi-lab team science initiative aimed at understanding and modulating cytosolic nucleic acid sensing pathways involved in chronic inflammation and ageing ("inflammageing"). The successful candidate will integrate advanced single-molecule biophysics, protein biochemistry, chromatin biology, and translational pharmacology to deliver key mechanistic and therapeutic insights.
  
  The postholder will employ optical tweezers combined with fluorescence imaging to directly visualise nucleic acid sensor interactions with DNA and RNA substrates under applied force. These real-time, quantitative analyses will reveal how sensors such as cGAS, AIM2, RIG-I, MDA5, and TLR9 are modulated by nucleic acid structure, chromatin context, and post-translational modifications.
  
  Alongside this, the postdoc will take a leading role in the design and development of biochemical assays for high-throughput drug screening. In collaboration with the LMS/Imperial Drug Discovery Hub (DDHub), they will execute compound screens to identify inhibitors, activators, and degraders of key nucleic acid sensors, followed by mechanistic validation using biophysical and biochemical platforms. This position sits at the interface of fundamental research and therapeutic discovery.
  
  Main duties / key responsibilities:
  Design and execute molecular cloning, protein expression, and purification strategies for recombinant nucleic acid sensorsPlan and conduct optical tweezer-based single-molecule assays to characterise DNA/RNA sensor dynamicsDevelop and optimise in vitro assays (e.g. fluorescence-based, enzymatic, binding) for use in compound screeningWork with DDHub to perform high-throughput screening for small-molecule modulatorsAnalyse screening data and characterise compound hits using biochemical, biophysical, and structural techniquesCollaborate with other scientists to validate compounds in cellular models of senescence and ageingProvide training and support to junior lab members, including PhD students.Participate in regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and institute seminars.Write scientific papers and present findings at national and international conferences.Take an active part in the academic activities of the LMSForm good working relationships with other members of LMS groups as well as internal and external collaborators
  
  Person Specification
  
  Education / Qualifications / Training required (will be assessed from the application):
  
  Essential:
  PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biophysics Experience using Lumicks C-Trap-optical tweezers
  Desirable:
  Training in drug discovery or assay development
  
  Previous work experience required (will be assessed from the application and at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Good written communication skills in EnglishExperience in protein expression and purification of recombinant proteinsExperience in developing and executing quantitative biochemical assaysExperience in the use of single-molecule techniques (specifically- Lumicks C-Trap-optical tweezers)Track record of publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journalsExperience with high-throughput screening
  Desirable :
  Background in chromatin biochemistry or post-translational modification studies
  
  Knowledge and experience (will be assessed from the application and at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Understanding of nucleic acid-protein interactions, particularly as relevant to the design and interpretation of single-molecule biophysical experiments Proficiency in data analysis from biochemical or biophysical experiments Knowledge of assay development for small-molecule screening
  Desirable:
  Familiarity with cGAS-STING and related pathways Exposure to structural prediction tools (e.g. AlphaFold)
  
  Personal skills/behaviours/qualities (will be assessed at the interview):
  
  Essential:
  Excellent laboratory skillsExcellent organisational skillsExcellent attention to detailExcellent creativityHigh-Motivation and perseveranceThe post holder should be prepared to work unsociable hours as work demands from time to timeAbility and willingness to adapt to changing timetables or work patterns as dictated by changing circumstancesAbility to work under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracyProven ability to prioritise, plan ahead and manage a high volume of work to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposedAbility to use own initiative and work independently and as part of a team, as requiredProblem solving abilitiesProven multitasking abilitiesAbility to work in a collaborative research environmentWillingness to give and receive help with challenging problemsGood verbal communication skills in EnglishAbility to communicate its science in a clear wayGood interpersonal skillsWillingness to share knowledge and transfer skills to other members of the group on a daily basis
  
  Further Information
  
  Applicants should submit one CV, names and contacts of two scientific references, along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Please quote reference number LMS 2730.
  
  Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff
  
  The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council.
  
  In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits
  
  Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
  
  UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
  
  We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Read Less

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  Recruitment Partner  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - Swindon

  Posted: 27/11/2025

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  Recruitment Partner
  
  UK Research & Innovation
  
  Salary: £30,895 per annum
  
  Band: UKRI Band C
  
  Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months & 9 months) (Temporary Promotion Cover)
  
  Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (Minimum 28.5 hours per week). We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants.
  
  Location: Polaris House, Swindon or Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell (Hybrid working available)
  
  Closing Date: 7th December 2025
  
  About the role
  
  The role will provide advice and assistance on recruitment solutions to enable our hiring managers to carry out all recruitment activity, while also ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
  
  Working within the UKRI HR team, the main role of the Recruitment Partner is to provide recruitment support, completing the transactional elements of the recruitment process and support to Hiring Managers and Senior Recruitment Partners to ultimately ensure UKRI are best placed to attract suitable candidates and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
  
  Your responsibilities:
  • Provide advice and guidance on recruitment solutions to hiring managers, including advertising, interviews, all forms of assessment and on-boarding
  • Provide support and guidance to enable hiring managers to carry out all recruitment activity. This includes ensuring the necessary approvals are in place, coaching hiring managers to input vacancies correctly onto the relevant System, providing/uploading the relevant paperwork and forms for completion and overseeing progress of recruitment campaigns
  • Deliver the full range of activities relating to candidate management, including where appropriate, working with our onboarding service provider, UK SBS, to ensure a seamless, timely and professional experience for candidates
  • Provide information and support to candidates from the point of application to on boarding, acting as an ambassador for UKRI to present a positive and engaging impression
  • Assist with/writing recruitment adverts
  • Arrange interviews when required
  • Oversee the new starter process to ensure successful candidates can take up employment quickly and seamlessly
  • Administer the relevant talent pool. This includes reviewing CVs, adding candidates, keeping the database up to date through keeping in contact with candidates and liaising with relevant staff about candidates
  • Working closely with HR colleagues to ensure they are kept up to date with progress on recruitment activity
  • Providing updates on key accountabilities to allow for analysis for continuous improvement
  • Adapt to new ways of working identified in overarching resourcing strategy to improve the UKRI offering, working alongside our Talent Team
  • Support corporate recruitment campaigns when required (e.g. senior hires, graduates, generic programmes and students)
  • Assist and support with the administration and communication of the resourcing pool and secondments when required
  • Support, organise and attend occasional careers events as necessary to help raise the employer profile.
  
  Contacts and Communication
  • Work closely with all members of the UKRI HR Team
  • Liaise regularly with the UK SBS onboarding colleagues where appropriate
  • Provide recruitment advice and support to the hiring community
  • Liaise with colleagues in other functional areas on process related matters
  • Liaise with external bodies as required
  
  Personal Specification
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential
  • Strong Administrative Experience. (S)
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment. (S&I)
  • Experience working in a recruitment or similar environment. (S&I)
  • Knowledge of recruitment best practice and process stages such as writing/placing engaging recruitment adverts, reviewing CVs and organising interviews. (I)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (S&I)
  • Able to adapt to change and demonstrate a continuous improvement approach. (I)
  • Demonstrable ability to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. (I)
  
  Benefits
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  • An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
  • 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
  • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
  • Flexible working options
  
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
  
  For further information on our benefits please see:
  
  Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Read Less

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  Funding Administrator  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime] - Swindon

  Posted: 22/11/2025

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  Funding Administrator
  Salary: £25,842 per annum
  Grade: UKRI - Band B
  Location: Swindon, Polaris House
  Contract type: Open Ended
  Hours: Full time/part time (25 hours minimum)
  C losing date: 8th December 2025
  
  About the role:
  
  As a Funding Administrator you will provide administrative support to the MRC's Boards and Panels team which delivers funding through MRC research funding opportunities. As a successful candidate you will work closely with other administrative support colleagues, as well as wider team members, in a supportive and collaborative environment to contribute to team objectives. You will contribute to the MRC mission as a funder improving human health through world class medical research, by helping to deliver MRC funding.
  
  Interviews will take place in at Polaris House, Swindon. Please include a Cover Letter to explain clearly how you meet the criteria for this role.
  
  Specific tasks you will deliver include:
  Use in-house systems to undertake application processing
  Track the expert review process, by which applications for funding are assessed
  Identify conflict of interests within the peer review process
  Support MRC staff to ensure smooth running of funding meetings
  Attend funding meetings (in person & virtually)
  Respond to questions from the external research community
  Raise purchase orders
  Manage information and records, ensuring that documents are filed correctly and updated as necessary
  Engage proactively with the cross-matrix resource model providing support for additional MRC funding opportunities and other projects
  Undertaking other administrative duties, as required
  
  
  Skills, Qualification and Experience:
  
  S = Assessed at Shortlisting
  
  I = Assessed at Interview
  
  Essential
  Excellent attention to detail and accuracy (S,I)
  Good organisational skills and experience of managing multiple activities (S,I)
  Strong prioritization skills and confident working to tight deadlines (S,I)
  Experience of working independently (S,I)
  Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a range of colleagues and external contacts (S,I)
  Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team (S,I)
  To work in a flexible way and be confident in managing change (S,I)
  Ability to work proactively and use initiative to deliver results (S,I)
  Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook (S,I)
  Literacy and numerical skills - e.g.4/C Grade in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (S)
  
  
  Desirable
  Knowledge of UKRI and grant processing (S,I)
  Knowledge of TFS, Oracle and Microsoft Teams (S)
  
  
  The Swindon office is based in the Polaris House Campus and MRC operates a flexible working policy.
  
  You may be required at times to attend meetings outside of Swindon e.g. London sometimes with an occasional overnight stay. Notice will be given with accommodation and/or travel being provided.
  
  Please apply online. If you have any issues applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  Within UKRI, the MRC seeks to improve human health by investing in world-class research, from fundamental science to early clinical trials and preventive medicine. Working in partnership with other UKRI councils, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and devolved administrations, the NHS, charities and industry, we are a dynamic organisation continually evolving and embracing new opportunities to achieve our mission first framed over a century ago. With an annual budget of over £800m, MRC provides support both to individuals, through fellowships and grants, and to institutions, such as the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Biology and the Francis Crick Institute.
  
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  Senior Finance Business Partner  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime] - Swindon

  Posted: 21/11/2025

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  UK Research & Innovation
  
  Salary: £58,589 per annum
  
  Band: UKRI Band F
  
  Contract Type: Open ended
  
  Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)
  
  Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Min 1 day per week in the office. (Hybrid working available)
  
  Closing Date: 4th January 2026
  
  About the role
  
  We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the NERC Strategic Delivery Plan. Additionally, they will drive transformational changes within the NERC Finance Business Partner team and wider UKRI Finance environment, leveraging new operating systems to support the overarching UKRI Strategy.
  
  The main purpose of this role is to provide senior-level leadership and technical financial expertise to support the business. You will ensure that external stakeholders including Institute Management and Professional Partners receive high-quality service, oversee all assurance processes and support the Head of Finance on longer term financial planning and reporting.
  
  Within our collaborative team environment, you will have the ideal platform to develop your leadership skills and deliver meaningful outcomes. The experience and expertise you gain in this role will be invaluable for advancing your career.
  
  This role will be pivotal in driving forward our change activity and supporting how NERC delivers its services to the wider UKRI business. The role also offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects of strategic significance.
  
  Your responsibilities:
  
  We are seeking candidates with proven experience of working within a complex operational environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including Senior Management and Professional Advisors.
  
  The role involves close collaboration with many staff across the UKRI business, including strategically funded NERC Institutes, to provide robust support, advice and guidance on finance related matters. We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as the role requires regular engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders at senior and operational levels.
  
  Personal Specification
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), or equivalent experience (QBE). (S&I)
  • Well-developed leadership, team management, organisational and motivational skills. (S&I)
  • Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels of an organisation. (S&I)
  • Experience of working strategically to balance the conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders whilst protecting the integrity and ownership of financial processes (S&I)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present financial information effectively to non-finance staff. (S&I)
  • High level competency of IT systems and applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, with a focus on strong Excel skills. (S&I)
  • Ability to provide insightful analysis on complex issues, communicating the key elements to effectively deliver projects and influence decision making at a strategic level. (S&I)
  
  Benefits
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  • An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
  • 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
  • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
  • Flexible working options
  
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
  
  For further information on our benefits please see:
  
  Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org .
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
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  Head of Evaluation  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime] - London

  Posted: 17/11/2025

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  Head of EvaluationMedical Research CouncilSalary: £58,589 per annum (p... Read More

  Head of Evaluation
  
  Medical Research Council
  Salary: £58,589 per annum (plus £5,385.00 London allowances if applicable)
  Band: UKRI - Band F
  Team: MRC - HO Evaluation and Analysis (Admin)
  Contract Type: Open ended
  Hours: Full-time
  Location: Caxton House, London / Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working available
  Closing Date: 14th December 2025
  
  About the role
  
  The Head of Evaluation will lead the development and delivery of a strategic, high-quality evaluation programme bringing together evaluation and insight on the outcomes of our funding, and the mechanisms used to award it. This role is central to ensuring MRC's investments in biomedical research are informed by robust evidence, learning, and impact assessment. You will work closely with colleagues across UKRI, government departments, other funders and the wider research and innovation ecosystem to shape policy, improve practice and understanding, and demonstrate the value of public investment in biomedical science.
  
  Your responsibilities:
  
  Strategic Leadership:
  
  Develop and implement MRC's evaluation strategy and direction to demonstrate outcomes and impact from MRC funding in the context of UKRI and the broader life sciences sector. Lead evaluation across MRC, to ensure research and initiatives have suitable M&E activity, including adequate resources committed and appropriate oversight implemented.
  
  Programme delivery:
  
  Design and oversee a portfolio of monitoring and evaluation projects, including impact and process evaluations, M&E plans, support for Business Cases, and thematic and portfolio reviews across MRC's funding schemes and strategic initiatives. This will include evaluations delivered in house and externally commissioned.
  
  Insight and Integration:
  
  Provide strategic oversight to ensure analytical outputs are aligned with MRC's strategy and policy priorities and broader UKRI objectives. Translate complex evidence into clear, actionable insights that inform decision-making, bridge the gap between policy and analysis, and support the development of robust, intelligence-led strategies across MRC's funding portfolio.
  
  Stakeholder Engagement:
  
  Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other funders and policymakers, to ensure methods are robust and up to date and insights from evaluation are relevant, credible, and used effectively.
  
  Methodological Expertise:
  
  Provide expert advice on evaluation design, theory of change, mixed-methods approaches, and data interpretation, presentation and messaging. Champion innovation and best practice in evaluation and ensure that evaluation outputs meet the needs of key stakeholders across Government.
  
  Team Leadership:
  
  Lead and develop a small team, to deliver the evidence base and impact narrative fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  
  Personal Specification
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential:
  Proven experience in leading complex evaluation programmes and analysis resulting in insights and recommendations, ideally within research funding, health, or public policy sectors. (S/I)Strong understanding and analytical experience of using evaluation methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) and impact assessment frameworks. (S/I)Proven ability to synthesise complex analytical evidence into strategic insights that inform policy and organisational decision-making, with experience in aligning evaluation outputs to broader priorities and translating data into usable intelligence. (S/I)Excellent data interpretation and presentation skills to translate data and inform decision-making of different audiences. (S/I)Strong stakeholder engagement skills. (I)Experience in managing teams and developing talent. (S/I)
  Desirable:
  Knowledge or experience of the biomedical research and innovation landscape. (S)Experience of commissioning research and overseeing its delivery. (S/I)Experience working with government departments or in a policy-influencing or strategy role. (S)
  Benefits
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.Flexible working options.
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
  
  For further information on our benefits please see:
  
  Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org .
  
  UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  Within UKRI, the MRC seeks to improve human health by investing in world-class research, from fundamental science to early clinical trials and preventive medicine. Working in partnership with other UKRI councils, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and devolved administrations, the NHS, charities and industry, we are a dynamic organisation continually evolving and embracing new opportunities to achieve our mission first framed over a century ago. With an annual budget of over £800m, MRC provides support both to individuals, through fellowships and grants, and to institutions, such as the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Biology and the Francis Crick Institute.
  
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