Research Data Scientist - Macrophage

UCB Group; Princes Risborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB Group aims to advance immunology research from translational science to patient solutions. The role combines experimental immunology with data-centric analysis in a hybrid UK setting.

Responsibilities include designing in vitro and translational assays, applying flow, 3D culture, and high-dimensional datasets to drive program decisions across discovery and development phases.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or related field.
• Post-PhD research experience in academia or industry.
• Strong background in immunology and disease biology.
• Experience with high-dimensional datasets and multi-omics data.
• 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.
• Analyse large datasets, including RNA sequencing and proteomics data.
• Develop and apply data analysis pipelines using Python, SQL, and R.
• Interpret results and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Generate and analyse in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo data supporting programs across all stages of research and clinical development.
• Develop translational assays, explore mechanisms of action, and identify novel therapeutic strategies in immunology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to scientific decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues across research and clinical development to advance innovative therapies.

Skills

PhD in immunology

Post-PhD experience

Immunology and disease biology

Multi-omics data analysis

Macrophage biology

Python

SQL

R

Communication & collaboration

Education

PhD in Immunology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

RNA sequencing

Proteomics

3D cell culture

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:

• 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 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.
• Analyse large datasets, including RNA sequencing and proteomics data.
• Develop and apply data analysis pipelines using Python, SQL, and R.
• Interpret results and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Generate and analyse in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo data supporting programs across all stages of research and clinical development.
• Develop translational assays, explore mechanisms of action, and identify novel therapeutic strategies in immunology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to scientific decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues across research and clinical development to advance innovative therapies.

Technologies:

• 3D
• Flow
• Python
• SQL
• Support

More:

We are UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology, with more than 9,000 people worldwide inspired by patients and driven by science. Our Immunology Research team is based in Slough, UK, with a planned move to Windlesham from 2027. We offer a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture where we create value, embrace innovation, and help our people grow. We work in a hybrid-first way, with roles typically requiring 40% of time in the office, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. This is a permanent Research & Development role within our Resolution of Inflammation focus area, supporting Patient Solutions and translational immunology research.

last updated 36 week of 2026