Research Fellow London, England
Job description
About us
Applications are invited for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow position in the UCL Division of Infection and Immunity in a research team led by Professor Clare Jolly. The post is funded by a Wellcome Investigator Award to Professor Jolly to study HIV infection in T cells, focusing on what makes a T cell permissive to infection and the cell biology of virus-host interactions. Key goals are to understand the mechanisms by which HIV reprograms T cells to support efficient infection, viral spread and persistence. We also have an interest in how HIV and SARS-CoV-2 interact with host cell innate immunity. The group currently comprises an interdisciplinary team of molecular virologists, immunologists, and cell biologists. Applicants with expertise in any of these areas will be particularly welcomed.
See http://www.ucl.ac.uk/jolly-lab for further background information.
About the role
Specific projects are designed taking into account the interests and experience of the post holder and to make the most exciting discoveries. The group currently comprises an interdisciplinary team of molecular virologists, immunologists, and cell biologists. The post-holder will be expected to perform the highest quality research under the direction of the Principal Investigator, and to work effectively with group members and external collaborators.
Funding is initially available until September 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to project outcomes and priorities.
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made by email to Professor Clare Jolly at [email protected].
About you
The position will suit a motivated postdoctoral scientist who wishes to develop their career and ultimately pursue opportunities for future independent fellowships. Although the project focuses on virology, we also welcome applicants with a strong background in cell biology or T cell immunology. The postholder should have a PhD (or about to be awarded) in a relevant subject. The successful candidates must have significant experience of working in a research laboratory. Evidence of scientific contribution, for example, publications or presentation at conferences is also essential. Candidates must have excellent oral and written scientific communications skills, commitment to collaboration in research and to taking a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
Application is by CV and cover letter.
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 (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
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 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. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
