1. Research Fellow on Atomic Force Microscopy of Antibiotic Action on Living Bacteria
Ref Number B04-03557 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04)Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)Available For Secondment No Closing Date15-May-2023
About us
This postdoc position is related to a project funded by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, aiming to understand how broad-spectrum antibiotics target and kill Gram-negative bacteria. The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) is an interdisciplinary enterprise between University College London, King’s College London and Imperial College London. In bringing together world-class infrastructure and leading nanotechnology research activities, the Centre aims to attain the critical mass to compete with the best facilities abroad.
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The LCN has strong relationships with the broader nanotechnology and commercial communities, and is involved in much major collaboration. As the world’s only such facility to be located in the heart of a metropolis, the LCN has superb access to corporate, investment and industrial partners. It is at the forefront of training in nanotechnology, and has a strong media presence aimed at educating the public and bringing transparency to this emerging science.
About the role
The project will build on our recent progress in molecular-resolution atomic force microscopy on living E. coli, and will be complemented by NMR, electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations in Nottingham. Gram-negative bacteria are protected from their environment by a multi-layered bacterial cell envelope, consisting of an inner membrane, a cell wall, and an outer membrane. By targeting these membranes, antibiotics can provide broad-spectrum protection against such bacteria. Yet even for membrane-targetting antibiotics that have been used in the clinic for decades, we do not fully understand how they disrupt and/or permeate the bacterial cell envelope. Building on recent new insights and technological advances, this position is aimed to provide such understanding by using high-resolution atomic force microscopy on living bacteria, complementing assays using NMR, electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. It offers an exciting opportunity to carry out research at the interface of microbiology and biophysics in a context that is most relevant for antimicrobial resistance. The position is initially funded for two years. The research will be carried out in Prof. Bart Hoogenboom’s biophysics research group at the London Centre for Nanotechnology, in close collaboration with Dr. Andrew Edwards’s and Dr Boyan Bonev’s microbiology labs at, respectively, Imperial College London and the University of Nottingham.
About you
The successful candidates will have a PhD in a relevant area of Life or Physical Sciences (or at least have submitted their thesis when starting this position). For our project at the interface between biophysics/microscopy and microbiology, we are expecting applicants with experience in (at least) one of these fields and a strong motivation to extend their skillset as needed for this project. They must have demonstrated ability for creative, original independent research, as evidenced by a scientific publication track record including outstanding microscopy and/or microbiology work. The person must be adept at interdisciplinary working, multi-tasking and organizing their work to meet deadlines. The start date is flexible between 1 July 2023 and 1 April 2024.
What we offer
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
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 long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
2. Research Fellow in Proton Beam Therapy
Ref Number B04-03642Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04)Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site (> 80% of working time)Available For Secondment No Closing Date31-May-2023
About us
UCL Physics and Astronomy is among the top departments in the UK for this subject area: UCL is consistently placed in the global top 20 across a wide range of university rankings – and is currently 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2020 and 4th in the UK for Physics and Astronomy.
We have forged an internationally renowned reputation for being at the forefront of world leading research and providing high class teaching. Those joining us can expect to be part of a dynamic community of Physicists and Astronomers whose enthusiasm for science and innovation is exceptional.
About the role
The High Energy Physics group at UCL invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) diagnostics development.
A detector is currently under development within the group — the Quality Assurance Detector for Proton Beam Therapy (QuADProBe) — to make fast, accurate measurements of proton beam spot position, size and range in water (Water Equivalent Path Length) at clinical PBT facilities as part of the Quality Assurance (QA) procedure required for safe treatment. This will incorporate the highly successful Quality Assurance Range Calorimeter (QuARC) that is in the advanced stages of development for fast and accurate proton range measurements. The successful applicant will be expected to take a leading role in the detector development, with a focus on the data acquisition and readout, including the development of the beam position readout system and front-end interface.
Applicants should possess a PhD in high energy physics, medical physics or a related discipline. Prior experience with detector hardware development, data acquisition and software analysis is essential. In addition, prior experience with FPGA firmware development and clinical detector systems is highly desirable.
This position is funded for 36 months/3 years in the first instance.
Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a statement of research interests and plans (3 pages maximum), and the contact information for three references. A cover letter can be included using the “Statement in Support of your Application” section of the online form. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to PI’s name by the application deadline.
The full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the “Available Documents" section below.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Dr Simon Jolly, s.jolly@ucl.ac.uk (Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 3423 )
About you
The successful applicant will have a PhD in high energy physics, medical physics or a related subject and will have detailed knowledge of high energy physics or medical physics detector systems, in particularly with data acquisition and detector readout, with hands-on experience of designing, simulating, building and commissioning such systems. The fellow will join the proton beam therapy detector group within High Energy Physics.
Experience with the design, assembly and testing of the relevant detector systems is essential. Advanced knowledge of proton beam therapy detectors and diagnostics, FPGA programming, analogue light readout systems and associated front end electronics, is highly desirable. Knowledge of analogue circuit design, the Geant4 simulation package, the C++ programming language and related high energy physics data analysis packages, such as ROOT, is also desirable. Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £33,619. -£36,348. per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
What we offer
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 pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please see www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At 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.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
3. Research Fellow in Palaeobiology
Ref Number B04-03569 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04)Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Permanent Working Type Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)Available For Secondment No Closing Date09-May-2023
About us
Applications are invited for a 3-year Research Fellow position in the Vertebrate Palaeontology group in the Department of Earth Sciences, UCL. Funded for three years in the first instance by a NERC Pushing the Frontiers grant, the project will focus on the reconstruction of growth rates and thermophysiology of crocodylomorphs over their 230 million-year evolutionary history, utilising histological approaches to unlock data from internal bone microstructure. Three main research questions will be addressed: (1) How do growth rates and thermophysiology vary across the crocodylomorph tree? (2) Do growth rate strategies in crocodylomorphs vary with ecology, body size, and latitude? and, (3) Do different growth rate strategies correspond to extinction selectivity in crocodylomorphs across major environmental and climatic events? This is a collaborative project with Dr Ryan Felice (UCL) and Prof. Alexandra Houssaye (Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris).
About the role
This position is available to start from the 1st September 2023. The successful candidate will join the PI’s research group at UCL, currently comprising 2 other postdoctoral fellows and 7 PhD students, working on a diverse array of projects pertaining to crocodylomorphs, dinosaurs, birds, marine reptiles, systematics, spatiotemporal biodiversity patterns, ecomorphology, and conservation palaeobiology. The main purpose of the role is: • To contribute to the development of a dataset of bone microstructure of crocodylomorph species. • To reconstruct growth rates for each species. • To quantify and test hypotheses pertaining to how growth rates vary through time across the crocodylomorph tree, and with ecology, latitude and body size.
About you
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or thesis submitted subject to examination) in palaeontology, biology, anatomy, or a related field, or have the equivalent relevant experience, and a first degree in earth sciences, biology, anatomy, natural sciences, or a related subject. Experience of working with histological and bone microstructure data and an independent research reputation in palaeontology, biology, ecology, or a related subject, with evidence of completed research published in international journals (or in review/in press) is essential. Experience of reconstructing growth rates and using phylogenetic comparative approaches is desirable.
What we offer
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
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 Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
4. Research Fellow in Disrupting Additive Manufacturing Microstructures via External Forces
Ref Number B04-03558 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04) Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site (> 80% of working time)Available For Secondment No Closing Date23-Apr-2023
About us
University College London (UCL) UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with a population of over 13,000 staff and 42,000 students from 150 different countries. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Education, Laws, Life Sciences, Mathematical& Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences and Social and Historical Sciences. For more information, please visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about
UCL Mechanical Engineering UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 165 years. UCL was home to the UK’s first ever Professor of the Mechanical Principles of Engineering, Eaton Hodgkinson, in 1847. It was also where Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy introduced organized laboratory practicals in university education training; a world-leading educational innovation at the time.
About the role
Your role will be to adapt an existing in situ blown powder additive manufacturing (AM) rig (working with a Design Engineer) to apply external magnetic fields. You will then use ultra-fast synchrotron X-ray imaging to demonstrate how these fields can transform AM solidification microstructures. You will work closely with academic (Greenwich) and industrial collaborators. The overall goal of the project is to use external fields to modify pool shape, free surface behaviour, solute distribution, and local thermal gradients to improve the microstructure and reduce defects. Your role will be to lead the in situ observations working with a Research Fellow at Greenwich who will lead the high fidelity modelling.
You will be based at Harwell Campus. This post is funded for 3 years from June 2023.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Peter Lee (peter.lee@ucl.ac.uk), or for application process queries Ruikang Xue (ruikang.xue@ucl.ac.uk).
About you
The post holder will have a PhD qualification in metals additive manufacturing or a related field. Ideally, you would have experience in additive manufacturing, synchrotron x-ray imaging, image analysis and an understanding of the influence of magnetic fields on molten metals. Your expertise should be at a level appropriate for the conduct of research and publishing new knowledge in leading international journals. You will need to show a high level of initiative and an ability to work collaboratively and independently. Applicants should have good team-working skills and a strong command of English. Ideally, you would have a proven track record in synchrotron imaging, image processing and in situ experiments.
You will join a dynamic group of academics, beamline scientists, postdocs and PhD students using in situ synchrotron X-ray techniques to study advanced materials and processing (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/materials-harwell/materials-structure-and-manufacturing-harwell-activity). The group, led by Prof. Lee and Dr. Leung, is based in the Research Complex at Harwell (www.rc-harwell.ac.uk) in Oxfordshire, the UK’s largest site for national laboratories, including the UK’s synchrotron Diamond Light Source (www.diamond.ac.uk) and ISIS Neutron Source.
What we offer
For information about our rewards and benefits please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 and LGBTQI+ people.
5. Research Fellow in Bioarchaeology and Heritage
Ref Number B03-01587 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL SLASH (B03)Location London Working Pattern Part timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Permanent Working Type Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)Available For Secondment No Closing Date30-Apr-2023
About us
The UCL Institute of Archaeology is recognised as one of the leading academic departments of Archaeology and Heritage in the world. It is the largest department within its field in the UK. Heritage Studies is a dynamic field of research and teaching at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. We have a lively research community of academic staff, postdocs, and PhD students working on bioarchaeology, museum studies, heritage management, digital heritage, and conservation.
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology to find out more.
Applications are now being sought for a part-time 0.8 FTE Research Fellow to join the Leverhulme Trust project The Cultural Cost of Development. This is the first project to offer a long-term analysis of development impacts on archaeology while probing the real-time decision-making processes behind them.
The post is available from 1 May 2023 and is funded for 18 months in the first instance.
About the role
We are seeking a Research Fellow with excellent knowledge of bioarchaeology and skeletal collections in African museums to join the project team. The post-holder will work closely with the PI Dr Rachel King and project Co-I Dr Keneiloe Molopyane (University of the Witwatersrand) to compile and analyse records of South African museum collections that have accessioned pre-colonial human remains exhumed during development projects.
The post-holder will undertake research using open access data from the project database according to project objectives. They will compile records of relevant skeletal collections from South African museums including, but not limited to, Iziko, the National Cultural History Museum, and Albany Museum. The post-holder will analyse select collections to ascertain physical impacts sustained during exhumation and/or their accession into heritage institutions. They will also contribute to science communication activities including, but not limited to, creating content for a project YouTube series and podcast episodes.
The project includes funded fieldwork in South Africa.
About you
The successful candidate will have obtained a PhD in archaeology/bioarchaeology, and have an excellent knowledge of osteoarchaeology and experience in analysing skeletal remains for palaeopathology including trauma and infectious disease, and demonstrated knowledge of and research experience in African museums.
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button below. Candidates are asked to also upload the following documents: full curriculum vitae, including academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills, publication list and contact details of two referees; evidence of qualifications; two writing samples (e.g. a published article/chapter or thesis chapter) which should demonstrate their analytical skills.
Queries concerning the requirements of the post may be addressed to Dr Rachel King, Associate Professor in Cultural Heritage Studies (rachel.king@ucl.ac.uk). Queries regarding the application procedure should be addressed to Louisa Goldsmith, HR Administrator (l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk).
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
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/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 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/
6. Research Fellow
Ref Number B04-03544 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04)Location London Working Pattern Full time SalaryS ee advert text Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)Available For Secondment No Closing Date23-Apr-2023
About us
The Department of Mathematics at UCL is an internationally renowned department within one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Since its beginning, mathematics at UCL has been enhanced by its many outstanding members of staff. Indeed, two of its students (and later staff) Professor Klaus Roth (1958) and Professor Alan Baker (1970) have gone on to win the Fields Medal. Another former member of staff Professor Tim Gowers won the Fields Medal in 1998 for work he did whilst at UCL. Since 2011 the department has grown considerably. There are now 80 academic members of whom 32 are full professors, and a number of Honorary members of staff, including four Fellows of the Royal Society. The department also has 22 Postdoctoral Research Fellows, around 100 PhD students and 34 MSc students. We also welcome a regular stream of distinguished visiting academics from home and abroad. The broad range of research interests is reflected in the large choice of courses available in the third and fourth years of the degree programmes, from spectral theory, groups and geometry to fluid mechanics and from mathematical ideas in biology to cosmology. Research funding in the department from EPSRC, ERC, Leverhulme Trust and the Wellcome Trust has grown significantly in recent years with an increase of 70% in total funding since 2011.
About the role
The department has internationally recognised research groups in pure and applied analysis; fluid mechanics; mathematical physics; geometry and topology; algebra, number theory and combinatorics; mathematical modelling in biology, finance, industry and society.
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow position to work with Dr Lorenzo Foscolo on the project Instantons and codimension-1 collapse. The project focuses on the study of gauge theory on manifolds with special holonomy under codimension-1 collapse of the ambient geometry.
The responsibilities of the post will include: carrying out vigorous, high-level research in differential geometry and one or more related areas including, but not limited to, algebraic geometry, geometric analysis, and theoretical physics, submitting publications regularly in refereed journals; participating in local seminars and working groups and in national and international conferences.
This post is available from 01 October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be UCL Grade 7, point 29 which is £38,308 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
This post is funded from 01 October 2023 to 23 March 2025 in the first instance.
About you
Candidates should either have a PhD or equivalent qualification in mathematics or should be finalising their PhD or waiting for their viva date.
Please note: Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 26 (salary £35,411 per annum inclusive of London allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
A successful candidate will have a proven track record in research areas relevant to the project, they will have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate participation in a research group. As well as excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to work independently and in a team.
An outstanding candidate will have interest and research experience with at least one of the following subjects: gauge theory; manifolds with special holonomy; geometric analysis, in particular analysis on non-compact/singular spaces. Have a track record in publishing in areas relevant to the project.
For full spectrum of duties and responsibilities as well as essential, and desired criteria please refer to the Further Particulars document attached to this advert.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Adrianna Mickiewicz (amickiewicz@ucl.ac.uk)
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lorenzo Foscolo, email: l.foscolo@ucl.ac.uk
We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
What we offer
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
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UCL Department of Mathematics is committed to developing the careers of all its staff by providing a supportive environment in which they can flourish. We believe that inclusive teams produce the best student experience and we strive for an environment in which all staff can bring their whole selves to work. The Department actively promotes UCL's work-life balance policy which acknowledges that its staff are most productive when they have achieved a balance that enables them to meet their responsibilities outside work.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
7. Research Fellow
Ref Number B02-04901Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Permanent Working Type On site (> 80% of working time)Available For Secondment No Closing Date 02-May-2023
About us
Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the research group of Prof. Jürg Bähler in the Institute of Healthy Ageing. The Bähler laboratory studies cellular quiescence, ageing and gene function using fission yeast and turquoise killifish as model systems.
About the role
The main purpose of this postdoctoral position is to study conserved but unknown proteins associated with cellular ageing in fission yeast.
You will uncover new proteins contributing to the natural diversity in chronological lifespan among wild yeast strains and investigate particular roles played by selected proteins in ageing-associated processes, which could involve experiments in turquoise killifish, a new vertebrate ageing model. This research will apply diverse wet and dry approaches, including quantitative genetics, large-scale functional assays as well as cellular and biochemical methods. Information about the Bähler lab is available here: http://bahlerlab.info/.
Salary range is £39,508 up to £43,792 per annum.
The post is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 31/07/2025 in the first instance.
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 £35,702 - £37,548 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible basis wherever possible.
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 Jürg Bähler at j.bahler@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 Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
You have a strong research track record and expertise in a relevant field (e.g. yeast genetics/genomics, cell/molecular biology, biology of ageing). You are curious, open-minded and highly motivated to pursue research into fundamental biological processes. You are a good team player and can produce independent and original contributions to the project. In addition to developing and conducting the research, you will communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at local, national, and international meetings.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
8. Research Fellow
Ref Number B02-04797 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site (> 80% of working time)Available For Secondment No Closing Date23-Apr-2023
About us
Applications are invited for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow position in the UCL Division of Infection and Immunity in a research team led by Professor Greg Towers.
The post is funded by a Wellcome Investigator Award to Professor Towers and aims to study all aspects of the molecular biology of pathogen sensing and its evasion using HIV and SARS-CoV2 as model systems. Key goals are to understand the mechanisms of lentiviral and SARS-CoV2 and sensing, to characterize how these viruses escape sensing and to understand the cell biology of the antiviral response that is unleashed when sensors are triggered. We have a particular interest in understanding how viruses escape innate immune sensing by manipulating epigenetic regulation of host gene expression and nuclear transport. Applicants with expertise in these areas will be particularly welcomed.
About the role
Specific projects are designed taking into account the interests and experience of the post holder with a view to taking the most tractable approaches to making the most exciting discoveries. The team currently comprises an interdisciplinary team of molecular virologists, mathematicians, immunologists, chemists and structural biologists. The post-holder will be expected to perform the highest quality research under the direction of the Principal Investigator, and to work effectively with group members and external collaborators.
See https://www.ucl.ac.uk/towers-lab for further background information.
Funding is initially available until end Feb 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to project outcomes and priorities.
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made by email to Professor Greg Towers at g.towers@ucl.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Isabel Lubeiro by email at i.lubeiro@ucl.ac.uk
About you
The position will suit a motivated postdoctoral scientist who wishes to develop their career and pursue opportunities for independent fellowships. Although the project focuses on infection as a model system to study innate immunity we welcome applicants from innate immunity and epigenetics backgrounds without specific virology experience.
The postholder should have a PhD (or about to be awarded) in a relevant subject. The successful candidates must have significant experience of working in a research laboratory. Evidence of scientific contribution, for example, publications or presentation at conferences is also essential. Candidates must have excellent oral and written scientific communications skills, commitment to collaboration in research and to taking a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
Application is by CV and cover letter.
What we offer
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
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.
9. Research Fellow
Ref Number B02-04982 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site (> 80% of working time)Available For Secondment No Closing Date15-May-2023
About us
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position funded by a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award to Professor Mala Maini in the Division of Infection and Immunity. Work within the Maini lab aims to translate advances in the understanding of pathogens, cancer and the immune system into improved diagnosis and therapy. The lab is based within UCL’s Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, housed in the newly built Pears Building in Hampstead. Its close links to the adjacent Royal Free London hospital provide an excellent interface between science and medicine. Professor Maini strengthens this translational focus by her own clinical links and those of her clinical colleagues.
The Division of Infection and Immunity provides an effective infrastructure for immunology/virology research and a lively and sociable environment, always striving for excellence. There is an established track record for post-docs gaining personal fellowships, with Mala having successfully supported seven of these just in the last couple of years; independently minded and talented investigators will be encouraged and supported in seeking such fellowship support.
Information about the Research Project and Lab
The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of basic and clinical scientists all working on integrated aspects of the immunopathogenesis and immunotherapy of hepatitis B, liver cancer and SARS-CoV-2, with a number of leading national and international collaborators. The post-holder will work on a cutting-edge programme of work funded by a highly prestigious Wellcome Trust award, collaborating with other group members and assisted by the lab technicians. The lab’s central research goal is to re-direct adaptive immune responses to control hepatotropic pathogens and tumours (specifically, hepatitis B virus and hepatocellular carcinoma). Our detailed delineation of the unique immune cellular interactions and metabolic niche within the tolerogenic liver environment is informing the development of tailored therapeutic approaches. More recently, we have applied our experience in comparing successful and dysfunctional antiviral T and B cells, including the tissue-resident component, to SARS-CoV-2.
About the role
This post will be predominantly focused on examining mechanisms to reconstitute T cell responses towards HBV and hepatocellular carcinoma, working with mouse models, in vitro models and patient samples. An additional area of work is the lab’s recent focus on adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 and the optimisation of next-generation mucosal pan-coronavirus vaccines.
The post is available to start as soon as possible, for one year in the first instance.
Apply by CV and a cover letter.
About you
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject. Significant experience of research in human and murine cellular immunology including a high level of competency at cell culture and multiparameter flow cytometry is required.
The candidate needs to be prepared to work flexible hours and have hepatitis B immunity.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 days holiday per year (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
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
10. Research Fellow
Ref NumberB02-04943Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full timeSalary£39,508 - £47,355Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site (> 80% of working time)Available For Secondment No Closing Date 03-May-2023
About us
The mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to improve the health and well-being of children, and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. GOS ICH’s activities include active engagement with children and families, to ensure that our work is relevant and appropriate to their needs. GOS ICH generates the funding for our research by setting out our proposals in high quality applications to public, charitable and industrial funding bodies and disseminates the results of our research by publication in the medical and scientific literature, to clinicians, policy makers and the wider public. The Institute offers world-class education and training across a wide range of teaching and life learning programmes which address the needs of students and professional groups who are interested in and undertaking work relevant to child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award.
About the role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Tuschl Lab at University College London, funded through Action Medical Research. The focus of the grant is to determine the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying vitamin B6 dependent epilepsies and how these contribute to specific seizure aetiologies using zebrafish as a model organism. The key methodology that will be applied is in vivo, high resolution calcium imaging and programming to develop robust analysis pipelines. This will be complemented by locomotor behavioural and expression analysis using in situ hybridisation chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Through collaboration with Prof Philippa Mills who has pioneered research into B6 dependent epilepsies the candidate will contribute to translational research at the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health. The postdoctoral research fellow will have the exciting opportunity to join the fishfloor at UCL (http://zebrafishucl.org/) and work closely with the collaborating groups of Dr Richard Rosch, Dr Isaac Bianco and Prof Stephen Wilson. The salary range for this post is £39,508 - £40,533 pa. The post is available from July 2023 for 30 months
About you
We are seeking applicants with proficiency and prior experience with quantitative data analysis with high-level programming languages, such as Matlab, Python or R. Experience in high resolution imaging analysis would be beneficial. A strong interest in neuroscience and commitment for highest quality research under the direction of the Principal Investigator is expected. Prior zebrafish experience is desirable. As this is a postdoctoral role, a PhD in neuroscience or similar quantitative scientific field is a key requirement. Further information about the scientific aspects of the position can be obtained by contacting Dr Karin Tuschl at k.tuschl@ucl.ac.uk.
What we offer
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
At GOS ICH we aim to always have a balanced interview panel that is representative of gender and ethnic diversity. We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. UCL Taking Action for Equality. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma on ich.hr@ucl.ac.uk quoting job reference
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