Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to join The Pichaud lab as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working in the Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology (LMCB) at University College London. Work in our lab focussed on understanding how cells interact to assemble functional organs. This project funded by the Medical Research Council is innovative and original, and should provide an excellent platform for a motivated scientist to start their own research group.About the roleThe LMCB is a UCL division within the Faculty of Life Sciences, where eighteen programme leaders and 130 staff and PhD students work together to understand the fundamental principles of cell and tissue biology relevant to human disease. The Pichaud Lab, funded by UKRI, aims to understand how cells interact to assemble epithelial tissues essential for organ function. We employ molecular genetics, utilising both hypothesis-driven and unbiased approaches. Our primary model system is the fly eye, where we can manipulate each cell-type with great spatial-temporal resolution. We are looking for a colleague scientist who will combine an excellent understanding of molecular and cell biology with a special focus on epithelial tissues as well the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships.Role specific details:

• This is a 3 year fixed-term role in the first instance, and can be extended up to 4 years in total.

• Research Fellows – Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If a PhD has not yet been awarded, appointment will be on the 6B scale initially (at £38,966 inclusive of London Weighting per annum) and upgraded to grade 7 on award of PhD.

• This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

• This role is not eligible for hybrid working.

• 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.

About youThe successful candidate will be will be part of a multidisciplinary research team studying epithelial cell and tissue biology, spanning from molecular analysis of gene expression, biochemical and mechanical cell-cell and cell microenvironment interaction, and mathematical modelling of tissue morphogenesis.The candidate should possess:

• a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline, or a concrete plan to defend a PhD thesis within a short timeframe

• a solid bases of developmental and cell biology and a good understanding of tissue morphogenesis

• a good knowledge of research techniques and methodologies related to bioimaging; imaging and image analysis, Drosophila molecular genetics, and solid notions of bioinformatics

• a good research track with a record, with at least one first author publication, and other contributions to the scientific community, including posters and talks at meetings.

• 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 both, 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 endeavour of equality, diversity, and inclusion among colleagues and other LMCB members.

What we offerLocated at the heart of UCL’s Bloomsbury campus, the LMCB has in-house access to a range of state-of-the-art equipment, including optic (e.g. Airyscan, SoRA spinning disc, diPSIM, lattice light sheet, SIM, PALM, STORM, STED) and cryo-electron microscopy (e.g array tomography volume EM and Correlative light electron microscopy), and a 10x genomics platform.As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.The advert will close on 18/06/2024 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 for: Early July 2024.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 f.pichaud@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 Renata Adamcova at r.adamcova@ucl.ac.ukThe 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.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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 Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and ‘beacon’ status in advancing gender equality.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:32:14 GMT

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