£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr Greg Jefferis at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme on molecular connectomics in Drosophila. The programme will develop methods to map neuronal gene and protein expression onto reference electron microscopy connectomes. These methods will then be used to investigate questions in the development and organisation of sexually dimorphic circuits. Main duties: • To undertake research aimed on the development and function of neural circuits in Drosophila. • 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...

£44,801 to £47,071 per annum Overall purpose: The Biological Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) seeks an investigator scientist to provide quantitative proteomics services across a broad range of research projects in cell and molecular biology. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and collaborative team of facility staff and with research groups in the LMB. They will execute quantitative proteomics workflows and maintain the associated cutting-edge mass spectrometers. These will include high throughput labelled and label free proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and analysis of protein interactions using hydrogen/deuterium exchange and crosslinking mass spectrometry. They will perform data analysis of the results and communicate the findings to users of the Facility. They will provide training to users in sample preparation for quantitative proteomics where appropriate. Main duties: • Prepare samples...

Investigator Scientist LMS 3045 Salary: £44,801 - £47,071 plus London Allowance £5,560 per annum Band (Grade): MRC 4b S2 Permanent Full time Closing date: 8 November 2026 Overall purpose The Investigator Scientist will provide sustained scientific and technical expertise in the Behavioural Phenomics group at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS). The group develops quantitative C. elegans behavioural assays and high-throughput imaging for biological discovery and phenotypic screening. Under the Group Leader's direction, the postholder will lead projects, develop robust methods and help maintain continuity of specialist knowledge across successive studies. The role includes co-supervision of students, training of researchers, and sharing methods with collaborators and other LMS groups. Main duties and key responsibilities Define and deliver research projects in whole-animal phenotyping, from experimental design and data collection to analysis,...

£42,694 per annum Overall purpose: To work within the group of Dr Joergen Kornfeld at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), within a programme aimed at understanding how behaviours are encoded in the brain's synaptic networks. Specifically, to develop novel approaches for large-scale connectomics and to apply them to map and analyse the synaptic connections (connectome) within vertebrate and invertebrate brains. The ultimate goal is to link these synaptic networks to specific behavioural outputs, providing mechanistic insights into how learned behaviours are maintained and accessed. The post is part of a collaboration between the Kornfeld and Jefferis groups at the LMB, and the project will be jointly supervised by Dr Joergen Kornfeld and Dr Greg Jefferis. Main Duties: • To undertake research aimed at mapping and analysing the synaptic connections that underpin complex behaviours. • To identify, develop, and apply a broad range of experimental techniques,...

University of Reading Senior Technician - Crop Science Job reference: SRF54359 Salary: Grade 5 £31,236 per annum Basis: Full Time, Permanent Contractual hours: 36 Location: Whiteknights Campus Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should check Home Office eligibility requirements. Visa routes will only be discussed at interview. We're seeking an experienced tractor operator / farm technician to support field-scale crop research at the University of Reading's Sonning Farm. If you have strong background in cultivations, drilling, spraying, harvesting and machinery maintenance, this role offers opportunities to apply those skills in an agricultural research setting. This role involves delivering research field trials, operating and maintaining tractors and specialist equipment, managing the workshop, and ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard. Working closely with researchers and technicians, you will help establish and manage...

Role Summary Responsibilities: You will take a leading role across a variety of Rare Disease projects, working alongside project teams to ensure that work is delivered to an exceptionally high standard Salary: £50,000 per annum Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training and more Role Type: Full or part-time, permanent position. Our standard working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however we can also consider applicants looking for part-time hours of 30 hours per week Start Date: The role will ideally commence in January 2027, but we also have start dates available every month of the year. You will be asked to state your availability on your application form Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early...