About the role
We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow (Screening and Pharmacology) to join the Pharmacology & Screening Group. You will play a key role in screening informatics, biological data analysis, and drug discovery workflows to support the development and delivery of screening and pharmacology programmes within the ARUK UCL Drug Discovery Institute.
The post is available immediately and funded by ARUK until 30 April in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ().
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Fiona Jeganathan ().
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.
About you
You’ll have a PhD in a relevant biological science, prior postdoctoral experience, and a background of working in a therapeutic discovery setting. Experience analysing high-throughput screening data and developing workflows to support complex drug discovery projects is essential.
You will be confident using data analysis tools and scientific databases, and able to translate experimental data into actionable insights. You will be collaborative, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities, communicating your findings clearly to colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:
1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. On-site nursery
7. On-site gym
8. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
9. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
10. Discounted medical insurance