Programme Leaders - MRC Toxicology Unit

The MRC’s Toxicology unit is based in the Hodgkin Building at the University of Leicester in the UK.

The mission of the MRC Toxicology Unit is to deliver field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. The Unit pursues an integrated scientific programme, using an unbiased systems approach to examine the effects that occur following cellular exposure to chemicals, radiation and external biological agents. This detailed analysis allows the development of new models that are better able to predict adverse drug reactions and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of diseases that are associated with toxic exposure. The research in the Unit impacts directly on human health, with implications for reducing adverse drug reactions, drug attrition and bring new insights leading to novel treatments for disease. The Unit interacts closely with Industry and related stakeholders.

The role

We are currently seeking outstanding candidates for three Programme Leader positions to direct and sustain internationally competitive research into the following general areas as identified within our mission strategy:

• DNA Repair processes
• Regulation of Cell signalling pathways
• Neurotoxicity

A copy of the job description and person specification can be found here.

Read more about the Unit, its Research Programmes and its people.

What the MRC can offer you

The MRC offers an extensive range of career opportunities for scientists, research support staff, and management and admin professionals. Over 30,000 people are employed in research establishments through the UK, two research units in Africa and administrative centres in London, Cambridge, Oxford and Swindon.

How to find out more and apply

To apply for the role, please contact:

Nicola Gwinnett, Senior Corporate Resourcing Manager

44 (0) 7786602816 (Mobile) or 01793 867432

Email: nicola.gwinett@ssc.rcuk.ac.uk

A formal application can be made by submitting your CV and a brief outline (2 sides of A4 maximum) of your future objectives and how these fit with the Unit strategy.

Closing date: Friday 18 November 2011

To discover more about the Unit, and the role of the Programme Leaders, please contact:

Professor Anne Willis, Unit Director

Email: aew5@le.ac.uk