Employer: MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB)
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Discipline: Life Science
Job Type: PhD Position
Employment – Hours: Full time
Duration: Fixed term
Qualification: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Sector: Academia
Closing Date: 11 November 2025
Website: MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Applications are invited for multiple PhD positions at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge. Research at the LMB is focused on understanding the workings of complex systems—such as the immune system and the brain—and on using these insights to address key problems in human health and disease. Sustained funding from MRC/UKRI allows attention to be directed toward challenging, long-term scientific questions. Nature Careers
PhD opportunities are offered across 28 research groups, covering areas including Structural Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, and Synthetic Biology. The laboratory provides a vibrant and internationally renowned environment for postgraduate training.
All PhD students are affiliated with the University of Cambridge and become members of the University and its Colleges.
Applications must be submitted via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal. Details of available projects and the online application process can be found at:
https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/students/international-phd-programme/projects/
Application portal: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/track-application
Application Deadline: 11 November 2025