University College London
Job title:
Research Fellow
Company
University College London
Job description
About usThe 2007 opening of the Cancer Institute in the Paul O’Gorman Building heralded a new era in cancer research and medicine at UCL. The Institute is consolidating cancer research across the campus. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across Biomedicine, and with the clinical activities of our partner Hospitals (University College London Hospitals including Queen Square, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the Royal Free Hospital).Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our websiteThe UCL academic CAR T-cell programme is the most comprehensive in Europe, encompassing a broad-ranging portfolio of studies actively recruiting patients with B and T-cell malignancies, myeloma, neuroblastoma and gliomas.About the roleThe purpose of this position is to join the GMP CAR T-cell manufacturing team to develop faster, adaptive and scalable technologies for CAR-T manufacture. The successful candidate will be a reliable and detail-oriented individual, who works well in a team and thrives in a fast-paced working environment.The postholder will have a solid wet-lab background with experience on cell culture, as well as in flow cytometry analysis and immune functional assays. Prior experience in the field of immunotherapy is highly desirable, as is an in-depth knowledge of immunology and CAR T cell biology.The Research Fellow will also lead on the development of new cell therapy products and GMP-compliant manufacturing methodologies, and will be responsible for the supervision and training of technical staff.This is a unique opportunity to join a leading academic team at the forefront of CAR-T cells clinical research, and contribute to cutting-edge research to improve the delivery of better products to patients.For more information:Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the ‘Why you have applied for this role’ field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.This post is initially funded for 1 year. The role will be available until the 1st of June 2026 in the first instance.Interviews are expected to take place on the 1st May 2025.About youPhD in Mol Biology/Immunology/Genetics/Biochemistry or related area is essential. The successful candidate will be a reliable and detail-oriented individual, who works well in a team and thrives in a fast-paced working environment.The postholder will have a solid wet-lab background with experience on cell culture, as well as in flow cytometry analysis and immune functional assays. Prior experience in the field of immunotherapy is highly desirable, as is an in-depth knowledge of immunology and CAR T cell biology.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance
For rewards and benefits at UCL please visit: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.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents
Expected salary
Location
North West London
Job date
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:34:42 GMT
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