UCL INTERNAL ONLY Research Fellow

UCL Internal Only Research Fellow

The main purpose of this position in the Insall group is to study and learn equations that define chemotactic steering from a large dataset. The applicant will join an extremely multidisciplinary team, with microscopists, engineers and cell biologists, and will be expected to pitch in to other work while leading the math and machine learning.

The is 3 month fixed-term role, due to research funding restriction.

Research Fellows – '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 (salary £39,148 – £41,833 per annum) 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 UCL human resources for more information.

We are a successful group in the field of quantitative and mathematical cell biology. The applicant will play a key role in driving the mathematical analysis of large datasets we have accumulated, ending with an equation that will help us understand the mechanisms of steering.

Demonstrable knowledge of research techniques and methodologies, coupled with a publication record in good quality publications. Experienced in high-level mathematical modelling with strong knowledge of the eukaryotic cell migration field.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work.

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

  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; and LGBTQI+ people.

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