Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usWe invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCL’s Institute of Immunity & Transplantation in the laboratory of Professor Pavel Tolar. The research will be based in the new Pears Building at the Royal Free Hospital campus. The position is available immediately.The Institute of Immunity and Transplantation is a world-leading centre of excellence for research into the immune system and improving disease diagnosis and therapy. Located in the brand-new Pears building, the Institute offers outstanding research facilities for mechanistic immunology and cancer biology, including modern laboratory space, state-of-the-art flow cytometry, imaging and sequencing platforms, and animal units at the Royal Free campus. UCL provides an environment that consistently ranks amongst the top research universities in the world.The Division also holds a silver award for the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises the advancement of gender equality and promotes representation, progression and success for all.Further information about the Institute can be found at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/immunity-transplantation.About the roleThe post is available to work on a project focusing on the pathological role of B cell receptor signalling in B-cell lymphoma. The postholder will investigate the mechanistic role and clinical significance of novel B-cell receptor mutations and other mechanisms of B-cell transformation.We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with a background in immunology or cancer biology interested in joining an exciting and dynamic research environment. The position is for three years in the first instance.More information about the research in the Tolar lab can be found at and on X @TolarLab.About youThe postholder should have a PhD or equivalent in immunology, cancer biology, or similar and an demonstrate an outstanding research track record with excellent knowledge of immunology, genetics and cancer biology. Competency in modern techniques of molecular biology and immunology is essential, and experience with mouse models or bioinformatics is welcome.The position is for 3 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension.Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.If you have any queries about the role or application process, technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team atNote: Appointment at grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, the 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.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 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

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 01:30:46 GMT

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