Job Description Job Title: Laboratory ResearchScientist (LRS) /n/n Details of the role: 2 yr fixed term contract,full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday. /n/n Salary: £35,470plus benefits, subject to skills and experience /n/n Applicationclosing date: 02/05/25 23:59 GMT /n/n/n/n About us… /n/n TheFrancis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical researchinstitute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staffcollaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treatillnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases andneurodegenerative conditions. /n/n The Crick is a place forcollaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines.A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas anddiscover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support themin a dynamic environment which fosters excellence withstate-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and acreative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundariesof departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an openapproach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedomto take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research.Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turnour science into benefits for human health and the economy. /n/nAbout the role… /n/n We are looking for an enthusiastic andmeticulous research assistant, who will assist in a large-scaleneuronal inactivation screen. This will include cutting-edgegenetic tools to manipulate the activity of individual neuronsacross the brain. The project involves working closely with a PhDstudent to cross hundreds of fly stocks and test the behaviouraleffects using custom-built recording devices. The successfulcandidate will learn to use and troubleshoot Raspberry Pi-basedbehavioural rigs and become familiar with command line. Technicalskills can be learned in the position, but past research experiencedoing hands-on experiments is essential. There will be theopportunity to learn python programming if desired. /n/n For aproactive candidate, there would also be the opportunity to lead anindependent research project, including long-term projects withstrategic direction from the Group Leader. These projects couldmethodologically involve behavioural experiments, generating andproofreading connectomics datasets, scRNA-seq, and/or computationalanalysis. /n/n What you will be doing… /n/n As an LRS at theCrick, you will: /n/n /n/t - Assisting in a large-scale neuronalinactivation screen /n/t - Extensive fly work, including collectingvirgin flies, setting up crosses, and building stocks /n/t -Follow-up behavioural experiments based on hits from the screen/n/t - Assisting in other tasks in the lab, which could involveimmunofluorescence staining, confocal imaging, connectomicsreconstruction, etc. /n /n/n About you… /n/n You will bring… /n/n /n/t - Degree in a relevant discipline, such as neuroscience,biosciences, or equivalent experience /n/t - Experience with fruitflies and stock maintenance /n/t - Previous background doingexperiments /n/t - Meticulous attention to experimental detail /n/t- Excellent organisational skills /n/t - Ability to workcollaboratively in a team /n/t - Ability to communicate and presentdata /n /n/n To see the complete job description, click here. /n/nTo see more about Group Leader here. /n/n About Working at theCrick… /n/n Our values /n/n Everyone who works at the Crick hasa valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission andshaping our culture! /n/n /n/t - We are bold. We make space forcreative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re notafraid to do things differently. /n/t - We are open. We’re highlycollaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities arevisible to the outside world. /n/t - We are collegial. We showrespect for one another, work cooperatively and support the widercommunity. /n /n/n At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe thatdiversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation andscientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed,regardless of their background, identity, or personalcircumstances. We actively encourage applications from individualsof all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We want toensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitmentprocesses and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them- just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance withapplying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: /n/n To find out more about life at theCrick click here. /n/n Will you receive? /n/n At the FrancisCrick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offeran extensive range of benefits to support their well-being anddevelopment: /n/n Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plusthree additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. /n/nPension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employercontributions of up to 16%. /n/n Health & Well-being: /n/n/n/t - 24/7 GP consultation services. /n/t - Occupational healthservices and mental health support programs. /n/t - Eye carevouchers and discounted healthcare plans. /n /n/n Work-LifeBalance: /n/n /n/t - Back-up care for dependents. /n/t -Childcare support allowance. /n/t - Annual leave purchaseoptions. /n/t - Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support,community and inclusive social events. /n /n/n Perks: /n/n /n/t -Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shoppingdiscounts. /n/t - Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spacesfor team interaction. /n /n/n Development & Recognition:Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure withperformance-linked progression. /n/n
