Research Fellow

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.

The Géranton lab sits within the Medawar Labs, a multidisciplinary group of human and basic neuroscientists, biologists, clinicians and bioengineers. We are dedicated to the understanding of the neurobiology of pain and somatosensation in health and disease. Our work spans across: (i) the life cycle – from birth and childhood, to adolescence and adulthood; (ii) the nervous system – from the periphery to the spinal cord and brain; (iii) the translational pathway – from mouse to human; (iv) disciplines – from genetics to bioengineering; (v) scales – from single cells to whole systems and (vi) clinical questions – from preterm birth to arthritis and early life adversities.

About the role

This is a project in collaboration with paediatric pain specialists, paediatric oncologists and medical physicists, funded by the Medical Research Foundation, that aims to increase our understanding of pain in children with cancer through the use of preclinical models of radiations. You will assist the team in establishing new protocols for radiation and behavioral testing in mice with a focus on elucidating the molecular underpinnings of pain associated with the management of cancer in childhood.

Interview Dates are scheduled for: from the beginning of July.

This is a fixed-term role until 31/08/2027

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 £34,502 - £36,348 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 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.

About you

You should be able to demonstrate great skills in rodent handling and eagerness to assist the team in the development of new pre-clinical models. You are also expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem solving skills, as you will embark on this novel and exciting project as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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.

You must have a PhD (or about to submit) in Neuroscience that involved animal models of e.g. pain, stress or mood-related disorders, or relevant subject area, and proven knowledge of the central nervous system of rodents. Experience in molecular biology is also essential.

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