The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a world leader in biological research, with an expanding scientific programme dedicated to understanding gene function in health & disease. It provides an unsurpassed environment for both young and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral scientist, to work as part of a small, highly interactive team in the group of Dr John Sutherland. The project will involve investigation of novel prebiotic synthetic approaches to oligonucleotides and oligopeptides. In general, a systems chemistry approach involving compound mixtures will be employed along with state of the art chemical analysis.

You will have a PhD in organic chemistry or be due to complete your doctoral studies within 6 months of applying. Ideally, you will also have experience with synthetic and analytical organic chemistry.

The successful candidate will be awarded a three-year MRC Career Development Fellowship, which is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.