Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08813

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

09-Jun-2025

About us

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The LMCB opened in 1993 as one of the first centres dedicated to molecular cell biology in the UK. The research department has a strong international reputation for research excellence, with staff and PhD students working together to understand the fundamental principles of cell biology relevant to human disease. The LMCB has specialist in-house state-of-the-art science technology platforms, which include Light, Super Resolution and Electron Microscopy imaging, as well as a world leading High Content Biology Facility. In addition, the research department is a partner in the UCL-Zeiss Multiscale Imaging Centre shared with other Faculties in UCL. The Faculty of Life Sciences, Ranked No. 1 in London and No. 10 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021), offers an outstanding and diverse portfolio of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in biological and biomedical sciences, pharmacy, pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Stromal Immunology Lab led by Professor Sophie Acton. The Stromal immunology lab is funded by Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust to investigate stromal/immune crosstalk mechanisms and functions in inflammation and tumour progression.

About the role

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We are looking to recruit a part-time, grade 7 research fellow to support projects investigating the development of the tumour microenvironment. Research questions are focused on the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures. Research projects are conducted as part of a team, working closely with other research fellows, research assistants and PhD students to deliver the project goals. o This is a fixed-term role for 2 years o This is a part-time role 0.5 FTE o Research Fellows - 'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary 37,332 - 39,980 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.' o This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information. o This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-stafffor more information. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager s.acton@ucl.ac.uk If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator on mayra-moreno@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

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The successful candidate will be part of the Stromal Immunology Laboratory led by Professor Sophie Acton at the LMCB, University College London. The candidate should possess: o a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline. o a good knowledge of immunology and cancer biology. o an extensive knowledge of research techniques and methodologies related to molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and tissue biology o experience in data analysis (e.g. bioinformatics, image analysis) o a good research track with a record of high-quality publications, collaborations, and other contributions to the scientific community o experience of leading and managing a research project o ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of own research background and to effectively communicate research achievements to a specialist and to a lay audience o willingness to contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment among team members and to advocate for and promote an endeavour of equality, diversity, and inclusion among colleagues and other LMCB members.

What we offer

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The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: o 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) o Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme o Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) o Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan o Immigration loan o Relocation scheme for certain posts o On-Site nursery o On-site gym o Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay o Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service o Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our division holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/