Research Fellow in Thymus Transplantation Position

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our thymus transplantation research programme at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. Our team is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with congenital athymia, and we are looking for a talented individual to contribute to our cutting-edge translational research.

As a research fellow, you will work closely with our team to investigate novel defects of thymic epithelial cell development and develop thymic organoid cultures for disease modelling. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own project within the overall umbrella of this work.

Our team is committed to fostering a vibrant academic environment, and you will participate in group and departmental meetings. We offer flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities, and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

For this role, we are looking for a candidate with a PhD in a relevant field (Cellular and/or Molecular Biology) and laboratory experience in culture and manipulation of cell lines and using molecular biological techniques.

Main Duties of the Job

As the research fellow, you will be responsible for:

  • Working closely with the Thymus Transplantation team to investigate novel defects of thymic epithelial cell development
  • Developing thymic organoid cultures for disease modelling
  • Developing your own project within the overall umbrella of this work
  • Supervising more junior research staff involved in the manipulation of preparatory thymus culture conditions
  • Assisting in the running and organisation of the research laboratories
Working for Our Organisation

Great Ormond Street Hospital is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role. We are a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged.

We welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.

Person Specification

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.



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