About us
A Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Peppa Lab to work on the immunology of HIV/HBV infection to advance cure strategies. The post holder will be based at the new state-of-the-art Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, in UCL's Division of Infection and Immunity (Royal Free campus, Pears Building).The Division of Infection & Immunity aims to translate advances in the understanding of pathogens and the immune system into improved therapies. The Peppa Lab focuses on dissecting the molecular and cellular mechanisms that dictate immune cell function, particularly of NK cell subsets and unconventional CD8 T cells, in patients living with chronic viral infection to facilitate development of new and safe therapeutics. The group has strong clinical links to the adjacent Royal Free Hospital.
About the role
The post is available to start as soon as possible, until 30 June 2026 in the first instance.
About you
- PhD or equivalent in Biology/Immunology/Biomedical Sciences or related subject (for Postdoctoral Research Associate appointment)
- MSc in Biology/Immunology/Biomedical Sciences or related subject (for Research Assistant appointment)
- Experience working in a research laboratory
Essential Skills and Experience:
- High level of attention to detail and proven commitment to scientific excellence
- Significant experience in human cellular immunology
- High level of competency in cell culture and multiparameter flow cytometry
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and flexible hours
- Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed written laboratory records
- Hepatitis B immunity required
Highly Desirable:
- Experience in transcriptomics and bioinformatics
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 to explain your motivation for the post and providing evidence using examples to showcase 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, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at [email protected].
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
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
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.
