Research Fellow

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom University College London Full time

**Ref Number**

B02-05238

**Professional Expertise**

Research and Research Support

**Department**

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

**Location**

London

**Working Pattern**

Full time

**Salary**

£39,508 - £47,355

**Contract Type**

Permanent

**Working Type**

On site (> 80% of working time)

**Available For Secondment**

No

**Closing Date**

25-Jun-2023

**About us**:
UCL Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the group of Kristine Arnvig at UCL’s department of structural and molecular biology.
The project aims to resolve the role of riboswitch-regulation of glycine metabolism in different pathogenic mycobacteria including Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

**About the role**:
To be an active member of a research project/team assisting in the development of research proposals and the planning and delivery of research into riboswitch regulation of glycine metabolism in pathogenic mycobacteria.

This is an open-ended contract with funding available for 36 months in the first instance. Please note that the role is not eligible for hybrid working due to the nature of the research.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £35,702 - £37,548 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

**About you**:
You will assist the team in the development, planning and delivery of research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and will be expected to produce independent and original contributions to the investigations of riboswitch regulation in mycobacteria.

In addition to developing and conducting the research, you will also communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at conferences.

**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 per annum (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.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.



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