Job Title:(Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist ((S) LRS)

Details of the role:Full-time, fixed term (12 months – possibility of extension). Working pattern: Monday – Friday.

Salary:LRS from £31,675/SLRS from £39,950 subject to skills and experience.

Application closing date:07/02/2025 23:59GMT

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.

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) LRSat 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 in the maintenance of 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.

About Working at the Crick…

Our values:

• We arebold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches.
• We areopen. We’re highly collaborative and interactive.
• We arecollegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.

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:

• 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 and mental health support programs.
• Work-Life Balance:Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, and annual leave purchase options.
• Perks:Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
• Development & Recognition:Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.

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