Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause dementia.Research from covers the journey from the patient to the laboratory and back to the patient with improved diagnosis, biomarkers and candidate therapies put to the test.The Hong lab, based in the UK DRI at UCL, aims to understand whether neuro-glia-immune interactions in brain and gut and how they contribute to region-specific vulnerability in neurologic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Specifically, the lab is interested in understanding the neuroimmune microenvironments at the synapse in aging and neurodegeneration.About the roleWe are now recruiting two highly motivated, experienced, and self-driven Research Fellows to join the Hong lab and study neuro-glia-immune interactions in neurodegeneration in the brain and gut-brain axis. Approaches for the project will be tailored to the specific questions being asked, but all relevant training will be given, and career development is actively encouraged.Posts are available immediately funded by the UK DRI and the Alzheimer’s Association for one year in the first instance. Start date can be flexible depending on the candidate but is expected to be in 2025.If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ( ).Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Soyon Hong ( ).A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.About youYou will have a PhD degree in Neuroimmunology, Neuroscience, or Immunology and a proven track record of publications, presentations, and research skills. Extensive laboratory experience in an interdisciplinary research environment studying immunology, neuroimmunology, glial biology and/or neuroscience is also required for the role, as is the ability to execute a programme of experiments through the design and improvement phase to data curation and publication.This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.What we offerAppointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary £38,357 – £41,005 per annum) with appointment as Research Fellow being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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
• 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.This appointment is subject toOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an , in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.As 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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 rolesAvailable documents

Expected salary

£38357 – 41005 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 06:07:30 GMT

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