Research Career Development Fellowships: The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at University College London (UCL) is inviting Expressions of Interest for Research Career Development Fellowships in 2024. This opportunity is for early career researchers seeking sponsorship for external fellowships to establish an independent research group through a tenure-track-like process. The department is particularly interested in candidates addressing fundamental questions in cell and developmental biology, with a focus on computational cell biology or evolutionary morphology.
Designation: Research Career Development Fellow
Research Area: Cell and Developmental Biology
Location: University College London, London
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. and one or two postdoctoral positions.
- Demonstrated exceptional track record relative to career stage.
- Potential to submit competitive fellowship applications.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Job Description:
- Address fundamental questions in cell and developmental biology using innovative approaches and technologies.
- Synergy with research in computational cell biology or evolutionary morphology is desirable.
- Ability to teach cell biology and/or anatomy is considered an advantage.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following as one PDF document to michael.wright@ucl.ac.uk:
- Full CV with names of referees.
- One-page outline of the fellowship application/proposal.
- Cover letter explaining the suitability of your proposal for the fellowship scheme(s), a timeline for application(s), and how the research program fits into the department.
Closing Date: 22 March 2024
Contact for Enquiries: Professor Roberto Mayor, Fellowship Coordinator of CDB (r.mayor@ucl.ac.uk)
What We Offer:
- Fellowship application support, including mock interviews.
- Post-award support, membership of the Biosciences Fellowship Network, assignment of a mentor.
- Access to additional support for research and further funding.
- Opportunities to attract PhD students through PhD programs.
- Additional funding support beyond the end of the fellowship.
- Assessment for a permanent position within the department towards the end of the fellowship.
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