Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Betel nut and betel nut-associated oral cancer Awareness and Early Detection Programme is a flagship project of the Interdisciplinary Rhinology, Sinus/Skull Base Surgery and Head and Neck Cancer Programme (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/research/interdisciplinary-rhinology-sinusskull-base-surgery-and-head-and-neck-cancer-programme). The project aims to raise awareness of this significant global health challenge and deliver on an early detection strategy for betel nut-induced oral cancer.
It will build on our previous work on the genomics of this devastating disease, and expand the genomic analysis to include further samples, incl. corresponding blood and saliva samples.About the roleThe main aims of the job will be to support the research team in the delivery of an awareness campaign, organisation of further research work and analysis, and linkage of molecular and healthcare data from a range of sources.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to fully engage in all related projects, incl. the real-time analysis of patient data.

• This is a fixed-term role until 14th April 2025 in the first instance.
• 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.’

Other

• The advert will close on 26th July 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) TBC
• If you have any queries about the role, please contact Matt Lechner on m.lechner@ucl.ac.uk
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Closing an advert early: In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date.
As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks. About youThe post holder must have a Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional expertise appropriate to the role
Experience with molecular techniques in the laboratory and analysis of results, ideally in the field of head and neck cancer.
Interest in innovative research method development and using digital software.
Good working knowledge of international health agencies, academic groups, and stakeholders that will use the findings generated in the projects, would be advantageous.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 (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 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 Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.Available documents

Expected salary

£37332 – 39980 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:02:35 GMT

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