Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL is a £40 million investment in central London based at University College London (UCL), one of the world’s top universities and a founding member of the Crick Institute.The Institute incorporates the activities of the Cancer Clinical Research Facility (Cancer CRF, jointly developed with University College Hospital), and the CR-UK/UCL Clinical Trials Centre (CTC). The centre is recognised as a Cancer Research UK Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence.About the roleThis is a new position in the UCL to work on a research programme focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that underlie glioblastoma recurrence – an aggressive and incurable cancer of the brain – focusing on the role of quiescence and how it is controlled by intracellular signalling networks.The project will leverage state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based proteomic and phosphoproteomic approaches for the study of rare treatment resistant cells. A combination of molecular biology, and advanced proteomic and transcriptomic approaches will be used. The work is led by Professor Tariq Enver in the Stem Cell Research Group.The position is available from the end of September/ beginning of October 2024 until October 2025.About youThe successful candidate must have (or be studying) a PhD in cancer science or equivalent. Molecular biology such as lentiviral vector design, production and packaging, Western blotting, extraction and preparation of RNA and cDNA is essential as well as hands-on experience in stem cell isolation and culture.Candidate will have demonstrable practical experience with proteomics mass spectrometry, including sample preparation, method optimisation and data acquisition. They will have the ability to analyse graphical and statistical data together with experience of presentation of data at local/national/international meetings.Experience in writing research proposals and scientific manuscripts would be desirable.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 (salary £37,332 – £39,980 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.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

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

£37332 – 39980 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:01:08 GMT

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