Postdoctoral Scientist - PNAC - Dr Phil Holliger - LMB 2736

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the Group of Dr Phil Holliger to undertake research aimed at RNA self-replication, specifically to develop strategies to discover, screen and study ribozymes with or without chemical modification capable of self-replication and their in vitro evolution.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in a biological subject or be due to complete a PhD within 6 months. You should have experience in in vitro evolution, Illumina sequencing and data analysis, RNA engineering and machine learning. Experience in engineering and evolution of polymerase ribozymes using trinucleotide triphosphate substrate will be considered a bonus.

This is a three-year training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research.

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme, a holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications. Further information about the benefits available can be found at http://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri.

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

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Closing date: 10th November 2025

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.