Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Division of Biosciences at UCL is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Kittler Lab and become part of a team to study the mechanisms of organelle dynamics in health and disease.About the roleThe main purpose of this position is to perform experiments and analysis pertaining to understanding the role of organelle dynamics in cell function, health and disease. Main duties and responsibilities will be to apply molecular, cell biological, imaging, bioinformatic, and mass spectrometric analyses of the role of mitochondrial and other organelle dynamics in brain cell health and disease.This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 31/03/2027 in the first instance, and please note that salary will be maximum £48,007 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.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 £38,607 – £41,255 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 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 j.kittler@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 (fls.hr@ucl.ac.uk) stating the advert reference number in the subject line.About youYou must have a PhD in a relevant subject area and proven knowledge of the following: Mass spectrometry and proteomics, cell biology, molecular biology, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. Experience in coding (e.g. in proteomics analysis using e.g.MaxQuant or Perseus), is also essential.Key qualities will include an in depth understanding of cell biology and biochemistry/proteomics in addition to mitochondrial biology as it pertains to health and neurological disease states. Also, the successful candidate must have experience and aptitude in the following approaches: proteomics and bioinformatic/computational analysis, metabolomics, cell biology including fixed and live cell imaging, immunolabeling, cell culture and confocal microscopy.What we offerThe UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please see 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 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 division holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

Expected salary

£48007 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 07:06:10 GMT

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