Research Fellow

About us

Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Barrios lab.

About the role

Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: November or December.

This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 12^th January 2028 in the first instance.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 80% on site.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Arantza Barrios,

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at .

About you

The Research Fellow will lead a project investigating learning and memory through odour conditioning in C. elegans.

In addition the research fellow is expected to be an active member of our research team, and in planning and delivery of the research activity so that the overall research objectives of the project are met. The role holder will be expected to produce independent, original contributions to the subject area.

The project will include designing and running experiments, recording, analysing and writing up results. The RF will work as part of a team to advance lab projects and in addition contribute to general lab duties such as maintaining stocks and supervise students in research projects.

You must have a PhD in an area related to neurobiology and expertise in two or more of the following: molecular biology, genetics, behavioural analysis, programming, microscopy, microfluidics.

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