ABOUT US

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the lab of Dr Laura Pallett (www.pallettlab.com) to support our research seeking to understand how immune cells decipher the myriad of environmental, physical, biochemical and cellular cues within the human liver to dictate phenotype and function. With this proposed project the successful candidate will focus on interrogating the exact signals tipping the balance between immunoprotective and immunopathogenic tissue-resident T cell responses within the organ. The project will explore the unique adaptations made by tissue-resident T cells to ensure survival, function and long-term retention within the sinusoids and to consider the impact chronic liver disease has on the efficiency and outcome of localised T cell responses. This project is co-funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and an ERC-awarded UKRI EU Underwrite Grant. The post holder will be based at the new state-of-the-art Institute of Immunity and Transplantation (IIT; https://www.ucl.ac.uk/immunity-transplantation/), in UCL’s Division of Infection and Immunity (Royal Free campus, Pears Building).

THE POSITION IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR 1 YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.

The position may be extended, dependent on project success, funding, and scientific priorities. The post is ideal for a motivated postdoctoral scientist (or someone who is about to submit their thesis) who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is interested in seeking opportunities for personal fellowships and grant applications.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A SUPPORTING STATEMENT TO EXPLAIN YOUR MOTIVATION FOR THE POST AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE USING EXAMPLES TO SHOWCASE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA LISTED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A SUPPORTING STATEMENT WILL BE REJECTED.

If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at hr.ii@ucl.ac.uk.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be expected to perform high-quality research to investigating the biology of intrahepatic T cells using cutting-edge high dimensional spectral flow cytometry and imaging technologies; and to establish methodologies to further our understanding of the outcome of T cell interactions with neighbouring cells in the human liver. The successful candidate will join a new research group and will get the opportunity to work directly alongside the PI within a dynamic and collaborative group of multidisciplinary scientists from across UCL and external partners, working on integrated aspects of the immune response in the liver.

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 insuranc