Marie Curie Trainee Fellow Full-time

Marie Curie Trainee Fellow

University College London (UCL) is one of the world's leading universities, known for its academic excellence, global outlook, and commitment to innovation. UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering conducts pioneering research in healthcare engineering, with close collaborations with clinicians, practitioners and scientists in major teaching hospitals.

About MS-RADAM- MultiScale Phenomena in Radiation Damage

MS-RADAM is an EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network bringing together 10 leading European Institutions, including UCL, to develop multiscale radiation damage prediction models. This ambitious project combines physics, chemistry, biochemistry and biology spanning experimental and computational modelling methods to advance understanding of Radiation Damage (RADAM) phenomena in biomolecular and biological systems relevant to next generation radiotherapy. The network will recruit 14 Doctoral Candidates (DCs), each contributing unique research to an integrated multiscale platform modelling RADAM. You will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment with access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise across Europe. Training includes advanced scientific and professional development courses, and close collaboration with supervisors, stakeholders, and the wider MS-RADAM consortium.

About the role

University College London invites applications for a 36-month funded doctoral position focused on understanding and optimising radiation-induced effects in tumour models, with particular emphasis on the tumour microenvironment. You will design and conduct experiments in microdosimetry, validate computational models, and contribute to the development of 3D vitro test platforms for radiotherapy.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in a subject related to biomedical science/engineering, physics, chemistry, or life sciences, with knowledge or experience in radiotherapy, radiation physics and cell culture. The position offers supervision by Prof Andrew Nisbet, Richard Amos and Dr Kate Ricketts, and secondments to leading European institutions (3–6 months).

About you

We are keen to receive applications from candidates holding a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences/Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences, or a closely related discipline. You should be in the first four years of your research career and must not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Experience in experimentation, data acquisition and processing is essential. You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in English, and the ability to present your work effectively. Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines are key. You should be committed to professional development, equality of opportunity, and willing to travel and work across Europe. Experience with dosimetry, cell culturing, wet lab experiments, imaging, and radiotherapy is highly desirable and will allow you to make an even greater impact on the project.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE · In line with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility requirements, you must not have lived or worked in the UK for more than 12 months in the three years prior to your recruitment date, and can be of any nationality. · It is essential that all applicants include a supporting statement, with examples, that clearly demonstrates how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification · Based on pension status and dependent allowance, the total annual remuneration offered for this fellowship falls within the range of £36,530 to £47,630.

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

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 and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.