Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join a programme investigating epithelial–immune crosstalk in chronic lung disease. The postholder will explore how epithelial injury alters cell surface signalling and regulates leukocyte recruitment, activation, and tissue remodelling in the lung. Areas of focus include epithelial signalling pathways, integrin activation, and glycosylation-dependent immune recognition (including siglecs, mucins, and glycoproteins). The role will involve a combination of cell biology, molecular biology, and in vitro functional assays, with opportunities to engage in multi-omics and translational analyses of human samples. There may also be opportunities for in vivo work depending on project direction. The successful candidate will: design and deliver experimental studies analyse and interpret complex datasets contribute to manuscripts and grant applications supervise junior researchers and students work within a collaborative multidisciplinary research environment The postholder will be expected to work with a high degree of independence while contributing to the broader activities of the research team. This role is eligible for UCL sponsorship.

You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline such as cell biology, immunology, respiratory biology, or glycobiology, and evidence of independent research through publications or equivalent experience. You will have strong expertise in cell and molecular biology techniques and experience of managing research projects. You will be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Desirable experience includes: • epithelial biology and/ or glycosylation • multi-omics approaches (e.g. transcriptomics, proteomics) • working with human samples or translational datasets You will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, rigorous research and collaborative working.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. 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.

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