Macrophage Immunology Research Scientist

UCB; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Research Scientist in Macrophage Immunology to join the Immunology Research team in Slough, UK (Windlesham from 2027). You will design and perform experiments to advance therapeutic molecules, generating in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo data, and develop translational assays to probe mechanisms of action.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will analyse high-dimensional data using Python, SQL and R, interpret results, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education to PhD (or equivalent) in immunology or a related scientific field.
• Post-PhD experience in academia or industry.
• Strong background in immunology and disease biology.
• Experience working with high-dimensional datasets and multi-omics data.
• Demonstrable experience of working in Macrophage biology.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or R for data analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vitro experiments supporting target biology.
• Generate translational assays, including complex cell culture models.
• Apply immunology techniques such as coculture, 3D models, and flow cytometry.
• You will analyse large datasets, including RNA sequencing and proteomics data.
• Develop and apply data analysis pipelines using Python, SQL, and R.
• You will interpret results and present findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Macrophage biology

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in immunology

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

UCB is seeking a Research Scientist in Macrophage Immunology to join the Immunology Research team in Slough, UK (Windlesham from 2027). You will design and perform experiments to advance therapeutic molecules, generating in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo data, and develop translational assays to probe mechanisms of action.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will analyse high-dimensional data using Python, SQL and R, interpret results, and present findings to stakeholders.