Research Fellow (Fox and Morris Group)

University College London

  • North West London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
About usWe are part of UCL’s world-leading Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, where researchers and clinicians work side by side to develop cutting-edge therapies for patients with cancer and rare immune disorders. Our team is led by Dr Thomas Fox, an emerging leader in haematology and gene therapy, and Professor Emma Morris, an internationally recognised expert in cellular and gene therapies. Together, they have a strong track record in developing innovative genetic approaches for inborn errors of immunity and haematological malignancies.By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and translational impact. You will contribute to pioneering work that combines next-generation gene editing with novel delivery platforms to develop the next wave of cell and gene therapies.
We work closely with clinical partners at UCLH and Great Ormond Street Hospital, as well as international collaborators, to ensure our discoveries move rapidly from bench to bedside. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of gene and cell therapy research with Tom Fox and Emma Morris, and to help shape treatments that could transform patient care worldwide.About the roleAs a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Fox and Morris group at UCL’s Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, you will work on cutting-edge projects developing gene editing and delivery technologies for next-generation immune cell therapies.You will design and carry out experiments using advanced molecular and cellular techniques, analyse and interpret data, and contribute to publications and presentations. The role requires a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline such as immunology, molecular biology, haematology, or gene therapy, alongside strong practical skills in cell culture and molecular techniques.We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative scientist with excellent communication skills, who is keen to work at the interface of discovery and translation in a supportive and ambitious team.This role is available for 12 months in the first instance.About youYou will have recently completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related discipline, with hands-on experience in gene editing of immune cells.A solid grounding in biochemistry will be particularly valuable for understanding and optimising the lipid nanoparticle platforms developed with our collaborators at the National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) in Slovenia, complementing your practical expertise in CRISPR-based editing and advanced cellular assays.You will be expected to design and execute experiments that assess both editing efficiency and functional restoration in immune cells, and to analyse, interpret, and present your findings clearly to academic and collaborative audiences.Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver high-quality, reproducible data, contribute to publications and presentations, and work effectively across teams to advance the project towards translational milestones.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.If you have any queries about the role or application process, technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team atWhat we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • On-Site nursery
  • On-site gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance
Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.Available documents

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