Research Fellow – Tumour immunologist

About us

The UCL Centre for Biomaterials in Surgical Reconstruction and Regeneration, led by Professor Song, collaborates with scientists, clinicians and industry partners to develop biomedical and engineering innovation. These include 3D models of soft and hard tissue, targeted cell and gene therapy delivery systems, and nanotechnology-based devices, such as hyperplastic nanofiber-guided human iPSC-derived muscle and neuromuscular junction models, piezoelectric nanofiber acoustic devices, and wearable/implantable biosensors.

About the role

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative group working on generation of TCR-T cells for Ewing Sarcoma and characterisation of their functions in killing tumour cells using 3D in vitro cancer model. The post will be primarily based in the Department of Surgical Biotechnology, within the UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science at the Royal Free Campus (Hampstead, London). Work will also extend to the UCL-GOSH Institute of Child Health and Cancer Institute at University College London.

Other

• The advert will close on 24th November 2024 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interview Date(s) TBC • If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof. Wenhui Song on w.song@ucl.ac.uk.
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the ap plication process, please contact the HR Team on l.oppong@ucl.ac.uk.
• The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

About you

The post holder must have a PhD degree in molecular and cellular biology, or biotechnology or in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience. Expertise in gene transfer, T cell immunology, oncology, molecular and cellular biology and experience in design, generation as well as characterisation of genetically engineering immune cells in vivo. The successful candidate must also have a scientific rigor and excellent analytical and synthetic capabilities with proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality original research.

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 (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

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. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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