About the role Role specific details : The post-holder's primary research work will focus on (i) developing and characterising composite polyurethane-peptide scaffolds with cutting edge material fabrication/characterisation techniques (ii) using the developed scaffolds for the design and full biological characterisation of advanced multicellular models of pancreatic cancer (with advanced imaging as well as molecular biology techniques).This role is available from February for 24 months in the first instance.
There is some flexibility on the starting date, following discussion with Prof Velliou.Research Fellows - 'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £ 38, - £41, per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.'
Other The advert will close on 01/12/24 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Early application submission is recommended.Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: 09/12/24 and 10/12/24.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Velliou on 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 Team on The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit About you Candidates must have, or be studying towards a PhD, or possess equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as biomaterials, biology and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine or aligned discipline.Experience of high quality academic tissue biology research (including 3D tissue models)Relevant publications as first or last author in internationally refereed journalsHands-on experience in biomaterials and material modification strategiesResearch experience in tissue engineering of pancreatic cancer would be advantageous.
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 (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