Research Fellow (UCL EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIP)

About us

UCL’s Excellence Fellowship Programme seeks to recruit the highest calibre early career researchers from across the globe, supporting them to establish their independent career and become outstanding research leaders of the future. It is expected that applicants be at the cusp of independence with a vision and skills to implement a creative and influential independent research programme.

About the role

The UCL Excellence Fellow will be expected to:

• To conduct outstanding, creative, and innovative research in order to develop internationally renowned outcomes through high impact publications.
• To establish an independent research career through developing a unique research programme and securing substantial peer-reviewed funding.

Applicants must also identify a UCL academic(s) within the UCL Faculty of Life, Brain, Population Health or Medical Sciences to sponsor their application. This sponsor should be a Group Leader, Head of Research Department, or Division/Institute Director, depending on the specific location. The sponsor(s) should be able to assure the selection panel that the Fellow will be welcomed into the host department as an independent researcher.

To apply:

• Complete the online form
  • Upload your CV in the “upload CV” section (maximum three A4 sides) plus full publication list.
• Create a single pdf document containing the completed application form (see download at the bottom of the page) and all remaining enclosures and upload this in the “other attachment” section. This should include the following:
  • A covering letter from the candidate explaining why you are applying for this fellowship and outlining career goals, plans for future funding applications and justification for applying to UCL (maximum one A4 side).
  • A research proposal outlining the planned research, with emphasis on vision and ambition (maximum two A4 sides, no less than Arial pt 11 font, references can be on a separate page). Should it be relevant to your research programme, please include an additional brief section (150 words maximum) on any likely health, technology or other possible impacts from your research.
  • A letter of support from the UCL Sponsor(s) (maximum one A4 side). The letter must confirm and detail the space and resources that will be provided. Your support letter must be co-signed by the relevant Divisional/Institute Director as proof that they have reviewed and approved the provision of space and resources.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

For invited candidates, interviews will be held on the 7^th of December 2023. We are unable to reschedule interviews; therefore, please do keep this date clear.

About you

UCL Excellence Fellows are outstanding researchers, with exceptional research track records for their career stage. The UCL Excellence Fellowships provide a means for fellows to develop an innovative research programme and establish their independent research career at UCL. During the tenure of the award, fellows are supported to obtain a competitive external fellowship or major personal award that will allow them to establish their independent research career.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, UCL also offers great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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