Research Fellow

About us

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join the Leukaemia Biology Group at the UCL Cancer Institute. Our group works on acute leukaemia, with a primary focus on adult and paediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL). We believe that an in depth understanding of the genetics and biology of T-ALL will ultimately enable us to develop novel therapeutics that can be rapidly moved into clinical trials through our close ties with UCLH and Great Ormond Street Hospital, two of the largest malignant haematology centres in Europe.

About the role

This is a challenging post for a talented and enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in molecular biology, epigenetics and tissue culture. The successful applicant must have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in biomedical sciences or a related biological sciences subject. The project will enable the candidate to develop a deeper understanding of leukaemia biology and gain a wide range of skills including genomics, epigenetics, handling of primary patient material, PDX mouse models (optional), CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing/screening, proteomics, and bioinformatics. The project will also enable the candidate to widen their scientific network through interacting with key collaborators on this project (Francis Crick Institute, MSKCC, MD Anderson, Institute of Child Health, UCL Cancer Institute).

About you

You must have a PhD in a relevant area (Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine or a related subject) or equivalent and extensive experience in laboratory methods in molecular biology and cell biology and epigenetics.

It Is desirable if you have experience in cancer biology.

It is essential that you have the ability to design, implement, document and analyse experiments. It is desirable but not essential if you have experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and other forms of public presentation.

What we offer

As 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 Inclusion

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+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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