Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09623

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

04-Nov-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 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 the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures in chronic inflammation and cancer

About the role

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We are looking to recruit a full time, grade 7 Research Fellow to work on our tumour microenvironment projects. Research questions are focussed around the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures and the crosstalk between immune cells and stromal cells to support immune function in inflamed tissues.



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.


Interview Dates will be provisionally scheduled for 26-28th November 2025

This is an open ended contract for an initial period of 1 year due to funding

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.'


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 the hiring manager on 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 a member of the HR team on fls.hr@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:

PhD in relevant subject area; Immunology/Cell biology/Cancer Biology or similar Proven knowledge of research techniques and methodologies relevant to in vivo immunology and cancer research Evidence of a publication record in good quality publications Knowledge and practical experience of flow cytometry Knowledge and practical experience of confocal microscopy Knowledge and practical experience of coding relevant to RNA sequencing data analysis Demonstratable experience of leading projects to publication in subjects of immunology and/or cancer biology, including experiences of molecular biology, cell culture, genetics and biochemistry techniques

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 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)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan

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/