Senior Research Fellow

UCL; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL seeks a motivated cell and molecular biologist for translational research in neuromuscular diseases at the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre. The role requires a PhD and postdoctoral experience, focusing on muscle tissue and functional assays. Join a leading institute committed to child health and research excellence.

Qualifications

• Several years of postdoctoral experience in cell and molecular biology.
• Experience with muscle tissue and functional assay development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake translational research in neuromuscular diseases.
• Attract significant research funding and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Cell and Molecular Biology

Research Funding

Supervision

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

About us

The mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to maximize and advocate for the holistic health of all children, young people, and the adults they will become through world-class research, education, and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. The 2024-29 GOS ICH strategy focuses on five scientific programmes. GOS ICH actively engages with children and families to ensure our work is relevant and appropriate to their needs. We generate funding by submitting high-quality proposals to public, charitable, and industrial funding bodies and disseminate research findings through publications in medical and scientific literature, targeting clinicians, policymakers, and the wider public. The Institute offers world-class education and training programs addressing the needs of students and professionals interested in child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen within the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH) for a highly motivated and talented cell and molecular biologist to undertake translational research in neuromuscular diseases. Startup funding is available.

About you

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, with several years of postdoctoral experience in cell and molecular biology related to neuromuscular diseases. Experience with muscle tissue and functional assay development is required. A proven ability to attract significant research funding, evidence of strong scientific output, and previous experience supervising junior staff are essential.

What we offer

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we believe diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We especially encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ individuals; and women for Grade 9 and 10 roles. Learn more about our commitment here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma quoting job reference B02-07950.