Research Fellow

at  University College London

ABOUT US

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 a multidisciplinary team led by Professor Christopher Thompson in the Department of Genetics, Evolution & Environment at UCL. The approaches used will include computational biology, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, functional genomics, molecular genetics, live cell imaging and mathematical modelling.

ABOUT YOU

You will become an active member of the research project/team assisting in the development of research proposals and the planning and delivery of the research activity so that the overall research objectives of the project are met. Specifically, you will be expected to produce independent, original contributions for publication.
You must have a PhD and proven knowledge of experimental research in understanding intra or interspecies microbial interactions.
Please refer to the Person Specification in the Job Description to find out more about all essential requirements for the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The main purpose of this position is to test the idea that greenbeard sequence variation allows interacting individuals to measure gene sharing and use the degree of gene sharing to determine their level of cooperative self-sacrifice. You will assist the team in the development, planning and delivery of the research, funded by NERC, and you will be expected to produce independent and original contributions to the development of new theories of evolution.
In addition to developing and conducting the research, you will communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at local, national, and international conferences.
This role is a fixed-term contract with a funding end date of 19/09/2025,
eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
Please note that the salary is £43,124 per annum and 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 with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Chris Thompson at christopher.thompson@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator at e.avisse@ucl.ac.uk.

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 and expenses
• 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