Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09721

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

03-Dec-2025

About us

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The UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, scientists, engineers, and allied health professionals are constantly striving for innovative approaches to treatment and evaluation. Our research spans the full translational pathway, which is reflected in the multidisciplinary nature of our team. Our aim is to improve patient and population health, and the delivery and the quality of healthcare. We achieve this through improving our understanding of the biological, psychological and social determinants of health and clinical outcome, and through the development, implementation and evaluation of novel interventions.



The Division, reaching across three London campuses (Bloomsbury, Royal Free and Stanmore) brings together three major research departments: Targeted Intervention Surgical Biotechnology, and Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Science. Within these departments are world class research centres, specialising in many different surgical and interventional specialities. The Division also offers teaching and training in a wide range of subjects with intercalated BSc options for UCL medical students, direct MBBS teaching, undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research programmes for both clinicians and non-clinicians.



The Division holds a silver award for the Athena Swan Charter which recognizes advancement of gender equality and aims for representation, progression and success for all. Further information on the Division can be found at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/surgery/

About the role

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We are seeking to appoint a research fellow within the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, specifically within the kidney cancer research programme led by Professor Maxine Tran. The post will be based at the Royal Free Campus. The post holder will be an innovative clinical researcher, with excellent team-working skills, and a clear commitment to knowledge transfer, so as to contribute with impact to UCL as a world leading university. We are looking for an individual with experience in the setting up and running of clinical trials and research projects. This expertise will complement our existing expertise in applied health research, clinical trials and policy research.



Our research addresses real medical and public health needs, and has demonstrable impact on national policy and practice. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong track record of management of clinical trials and will be supported in professional development and training. In addition to research, the post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching at UG and PG levels and engage with pedagogy. The Department has a vibrant student community with a number of taught courses including MSc programmes.

Other

The advert will close on 03 December 2025 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. Interview Date(s) are scheduled: TBC If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Maxine Tran at m.tran@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 Team on l.oppong@ucl.ac.uk The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

Closing an advert early:


In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

About you

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The post holder must have experience with set up and management of clinical trials, particularly in kidney cancer



Experience of working in R&D within the NHS.



The successful candidate must medical degree or degree in biomedical science or related topic.



Knowledge of kidney cancer, its presentation, diagnosis and treatment.

What we offer

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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 department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.