Research Assistant (Mauri Lab)

About us

The post holder will be based in the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Transplantation (IIIT; Immunity transplantation) on the Royal Free campus, in the Pears Building.

The IIT brings together a critical mass of more than 25 world-class immunology research groups working at the forefront of translational immunology. Work within the IIT aims to translate advances in the understanding of the immune system to improved therapies for patients.The Institute provides an effective infrastructure for immunology/virology research and a lively and sociable environment, always striving for excellence.

About the role

The Mauri group specialises in B regulatory cells in the context of autoimmunity. We have developed a novel IL-10 fate reporter mouse strain that allow us to track regulatory B cells to study their ontology and function in inflammatory disease models. The Mauri group uses these models to establish the contribution of B cells and B regulatory cells on autoimmunity, antibody response and age-related immune defects. The position holder will explore the role of IL-10 experienced B cells function in inflammatory disease models. The project will provide an important understanding of how the B cell compartment influences immune responses such as autoimmunity and aging.

The position is available from November 2026 for 6 months at least.

About you

The post-holder will be expected to perform the highest quality research under the direction of Professor Mauri and senior members of the team. Applicants should enjoy working effectively with other group members in a multidisciplinary team, including molecular, cellular immunologists and bioinformaticians. The successful candidate will be competent in immunology and cellular immunology techniques, including the dissection of the peritoneal cavity and spleen from mice and the preparation of single cell suspensions of these tissues.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.

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 at hr.ii@ucl.ac.uk.

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

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