Chain Florey Early Consolidator Postdoctoral Fellowship

Chain Florey Early Consolidator Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Chain Florey Early Consolidator Fellowship provides an outstanding opportunity for resident doctors to undertake a 12-month programme of 100% protected research time, supported within the world‑leading biomedical research environment of the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS).

This fellowship is designed for doctors in specialty training who have completed a PhD (or expect to have submitted their PhD thesis within 3 months of the Fellowship start date) and are seeking to consolidate their postdoctoral research experience. It offers protected time to develop independence as a researcher, bridging the transition from PhD completion to establishing an externally funded academic career.

You will conduct laboratory research at the LMS to gather data, consolidate research skills and develop a competitive early‑career fellowship application for external funders. You will benefit from the Chain Florey programme which provides mentorship, training and careers support.

A 1–2‑page project outline should be submitted with the application, accompanied by a full CV and publication list. The proposed project should be in the remit of at least one LMS research group and you are advised to informally contact potential supervisors before applying. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview, where they will present a 10‑minute outline of their research, scientific background and future funding plans.

• Hold a PhD or expect to have submitted their PhD thesis within 3 months of the Fellowship start date.
• Completion of Foundation Years 1 and 2, and be in specialty training.
• Experience conducting scientific research with relevant experimental skills.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to advance science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for 12 months (part‑time options will be considered).

Further details about the research conducted at the LMS can be found here. A Job application form, CV and 1–2‑page proposal will be required. Applications must be received online. Please complete and upload relevant application papers as directed.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.