Location: | London, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £43,981 to £52,586 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 6th October 2025 |
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Closes: | 2nd November 2025 |
Job Ref: | B02-09563 |
About us
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Research Fellow to join a groundbreaking interdisciplinary project at the intersection of computational biology, ecology, statistical modelling and data analysis, where knowledge of at least one of these disciplines is required.
You will join a high-impact initiative to develop mechanistic, predictive frameworks for interpreting spatial omics data led by the Secrier and Murrell labs at UCL, in collaboration with the Olhede lab at EPFL. The labs are internationally recognised and have a strong track record of postdoc mentoring and career development, with all former researchers progressing to successful academic or industry positions.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to pioneer the next generation of spatial transcriptomics analytics and develop predictive models of tissue architecture and cell community dynamics using tools inspired by ecology and geospatial science.
Spatial omics technologies are revolutionising our ability to study gene and protein activity within tissues at high resolution, but current analysis approaches remain largely descriptive. This interdisciplinary project aims to develop computational methods that uncover spatial organisation and predict dynamic behaviours in complex tissue systems. Drawing on ideas from ecology and network theory, you will build new tools to model spatial biological processes. This will include:
Interviews will take place in November.
The funding for this post is available until 31st December 2026 in first instance.
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on site.
A job description and person specification can be accessed via the “Apply” button.
Closing Date: 02/11/2025 – 23:59 (UK time)
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Maria Secrier. 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 stating the advert reference number in the subject line.
About you
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What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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