Research Fellow – Redeployment Opportunity

RFCSR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London (UCL) invites applications for a Research Fellow – Redeployment Opportunity. The role supports high-quality research within an established department, contributing to ongoing projects, publications, and grant-funded initiatives.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or near completion) and show independence, collaboration, and a strong publication record. The post involves design, execution, and dissemination of findings, working with investigators and external partners to meet

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Strong publication record or potential.
• Experience in research projects or academic environments.
• Ability to manage research activities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in a designated academic field.
• Develop and implement research methodologies.
• Analyse and interpret research data using appropriate techniques.
• Prepare high-quality research outputs including publications and reports.
• Collaborate with academic staff, research teams, and external partners.
• Contribute to grant applications and research funding proposals where appropriate.
• Present research findings at seminars, conferences, and academic forums.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and institutional research standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research methodology

Scientific writing

Collaborative work

Data analysis

Project management

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

Research Fellow – Redeployment Opportunity

University College London (UCL) is offering a redeployment opportunity for the position of Research Fellow within its academic and research environment. UCL is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary universities, known for its excellence in research, innovation, and global impact across science, engineering, health, social sciences, and the humanities.

The Research Fellow role is designed to support high-quality research activity within an established academic department or research group. The position contributes to advancing ongoing research projects, producing scholarly outputs, and supporting the delivery of research objectives aligned with UCL’s strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will engage in independent and collaborative research activities, contributing to the design, execution, and dissemination of research findings. The role typically involves working closely with principal investigators, academic staff, and research collaborators to deliver project milestones, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to grant-funded research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in a designated academic field
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research methodologies
• Analyse and interpret research data using appropriate techniques
• Prepare high-quality research outputs including publications and reports
• Collaborate with academic staff, research teams, and external partners
• Contribute to grant applications and research funding proposals where appropriate
• Present research findings at seminars, conferences, and academic forums
• Ensure compliance with ethical and institutional research standards

Eligibility Criteria

• A PhD (or near completion) in a relevant academic discipline
• Demonstrated experience in conducting independent research
• Strong academic publication record or evidence of research output potential
• Experience working within research projects or academic environments
• Ability to manage research activities and meet project deadlines
• Familiarity with research methodologies relevant to the field

Required Expertise/Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced research methodology and data analysis capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams
• Experience in academic writing and publication preparation
• Competence in relevant technical, computational, or laboratory methods depending on discipline
• Strong organisational and project management abilities

Salary Details

Salary is not explicitly specified in the source posting and will be determined in accordance with UCL research staff pay scales and candidate experience.