Research Technician (Walker Lab)

About us

A position exists for a Research Technician in the laboratory of Professor Lucy Walker in UCL’s Division of Infection and Immunity (Royal Free campus). The Division of Infection & Immunity is the focus for research and teaching in infection, immunity and inflammation. The post will be based in the Institute for Immunity & Transplantation in the new Pears Building at the Royal Free Hospital. Work within the Institute aims to translate advances in the understanding of the immune system into improved diagnosis and therapy. By embedding high quality basic research programmes within a hospital environment, the Institute provides an excellent interface between science and medicine. UCL was voted 2024 University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide) and is ranked 9th in the world (2025 QS World University Rankings). It was ranked top in the UK for research strength in the mos t recent national assessment.

About the role

The Walker lab is internationally recognised for their work on how immune responses are regulated. Appropriate regulation of the immune system is necessary to avoid autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Conversely, in cancer immunotherapy selected immune regulatory pathways are blocked in order to augment anti-tumour immunity. Interestingly, the same pathway can sometimes be targeted to opposite effect in autoimmunity and cancer settings (e.g. anti-CTLA-4 antibodies in cancer, soluble CTLA-4 molecules in autoimmunity).

The lab has developed a number of models to study immune (dys)regulation and dissect the underlying cellular mechanisms. The post holder will participate in a diverse range of activities (experimental work, record keeping, protocol development, patient sample analysis) and provide cross-cutting support to all ongoing research projects, including support for a new clinical study.

The post is funded for 18 months in the first instance. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 11^th November.

About you

Applicants should be highly motivated, have a degree in a biomedical-related subject, experience in cellular immunology and excellent communication skills.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.

All applications must include a supporting statement, telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.

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What we offer

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

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