Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09209

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

19-Aug-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 Division 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 Division 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 Lloyd Lab. You will lead your own project while working in a collaborative and innovative team who are committed to excellence in research.

About the role

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The Lloyd Lab, funded by CRUK, aims to understand the homeostasis and regeneration of the peripheral nervous system and the roles of these processes in cancer. To deliver this role effectively you will need a combination of excellent understanding of molecular, cell biology and imaging, including EM, with a special focus on peripheral nerve biology as well the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships.




This is a fixed-term role for 9 months, with the possibility of extending based on funding. 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.



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 Professor Alison Lloyd at alison.lloyd@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 at mayra-moreno@ucl.ac.uk

About you

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The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative research team studying cis-regulatory mechanisms in neural tube development, from molecular mechanisms to the in vivo phenotypic consequences of perturbing this regulation.



The candidate should possess:


a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline.

a good knowledge of neurobiology.

an extensive knowledge of research techniques and methodologies related to imaging, especially EM.

experience in data analysis (e.g. bioinformatics, image analysis)

a good research track with a record of high-quality publications, collaborations, and other contributions to the scientific community

experience of leading and managing a research project

ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of own research background and to effectively communicate research achievements to a specialist and to a lay audience

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 - please visit 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:




41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme 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

On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service 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/