Research Fellow

About us

Our mission is to maximise and advocate for the holistic health of all children, young people and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. The 2024-29 GOS ICH strategy focuses on its five scientific programmes. The Institute offers world-class education and training across a wide range of teaching and life learning programmes which address the needs of students and professional groups who are interested in and undertaking work relevant to child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award. Please only attach relevant documents to your application (qualifications, cover letters, supporting statements) and avoid attaching large files e.g. research papers, thesis, publications etc.

About the role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Dr Conor McCann’s Gut Development and Repair Group at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. Funded through the MRC Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme, this three-year post will support development of stem cell-based therapies for Hirschsprung disease.

About you

You will hold a PhD degree in experimental biology, anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, or a relevant subject area and have evidence of first author scientific publication/s in an international, peer reviewed journal/s. You will also possess research experience in enteric nervous system models/enteric nervous system stem cell biology/Hirschsprung Disease and evidenced experience in stem cell culture and ex vivo and/or in vivo transplantation techniques including Home Office PiL accreditation or equivalent. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to present complex scientific findings clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. You will be a collaborative researcher, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including academic colleagues, data providers, external partners and members of the public, while also demonstrating initiative, self-motivation and a commitment to high standards in research and the UCL Ways of Working.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. 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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