Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

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 Delas Lab.

You will lead your own project while working in a small, collaborative and innovative team who are committed to excellence in research.

About the Role

The Delas Lab, funded by Wellcome, aims to understand the cis-regulatory mechanisms controlling developmental cell fate choice. To deliver this role effectively you will need a combination of excellent understanding of molecular, cell biology and biochemistry with a special focus on developmental and stem cell biology as well the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships.

• This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, with the possibility of extending based on 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.
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-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 Dr. Joaquina Delas Vives at j.delas@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.

About You

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 developmental biology and stem cell models of differentiation.
• an extensive knowledge of research techniques and methodologies related to gene expression and epigenetic analysis at the genome-wide level
• experience in data analysis (e.g. bioinformatics, image analysis)
• experience in biochemical assays and structural biology
• 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 endeavor of equality, diversity, and inclusion among colleagues and other LMCB members.

What We Offer

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

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/

Available Documents

• download: NJ14-283v2 Research Fellow Grade 7 – New Template_DelasLab.docx

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