Senior Research Fellow/Principal Research Fellow

Ref Number

B

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£68,284-£76,244

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

13-Nov-2025

University College London (UCL) is one of the UK's premier research and teaching institutions, consistently ranked among the top 15 universities globally. Our Biomedical Faculty is one of the largest in Europe and closely integrated with University College London Hospitals (UCLH), which houses cutting-edge facilities in central London, including:

• The UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The UCLH Proton Beam Therapy Centre
• The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital

The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC), established in 1996, is one of the UK's largest academic cancer trials centres. The UCL Cancer Institute hosts over £100 million in grant income, 50 scientific group leaders, 32 clinical scientists, and 50 honorary clinical consultants. It is internationally recognised and part of the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre network.

We are seeking to appoint either a Senior Research Fellow or a Principal Research Fellow to join the UCL Cancer Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to research aligned with the NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) priorities, which include:

• Cancer Immunotherapy
• Early Diagnosis of Cancer
• Tumour Heterogeneity and Targeted Therapy
• Improving Therapeutic Index in Non-Chemotherapy Treatments

Full details of BRC cancer priorities can be found here. Cancer | UCLH Biomedical Research Centre.

• Senior Research Fellow: You will develop research projects and be supported to secure fellowship funding and establish a world-leading research group.
• Principal Research Fellow: You will lead an independent research group, provide academic leadership, and mentor both laboratory scientists and research-active clinicians.

Senior Research Fellow candidates should:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field aligned with BRC priority areas
• Demonstrate excellent research outputs
• Show evidence of influence and networking in their field
• Be capable of securing independent funding

Principal Research Fellow candidates should meet the above criteria and additionally:

• Demonstrate leadership in a research area aligned with BRC priorities
• Have experience mentoring junior researchers and clinicians.

Applicants should submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Note: If a cover letter is provided, applicants may leave the "Why you have applied for this role" field blank in the application form.

The in-person selection process will consist of two stages:

• Presentation/Talk
  
  Delivered to the Cancer Institute research community.

• Interview

These are expected to take place over two days in early or mid-December. Exact dates will be confirmed with shortlisted applicants as soon as possible.

• 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

As London's Global University, UCL values diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

We particularly welcome applications from groups underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including:

• Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds
• Disabled people
• LGBTQI+ individuals
• Women (for Grade 9 and 10 roles)

Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.