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Work with us

The UCL Faculty of Life Sciences is recruiting exceptional people across a range of disciplines. Explore our latest opportunities and help shape the future of our research and education.

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Research teams

Meet our world-class academics and learn about their research.

Facilities and platforms
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Facilities and platforms

We prioritize technology development, advancing light and electron microscopy and high-content biology to ensure our platforms remain at the forefront through innovative technologies.

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Postdoctoral training
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Postdoctoral training

We have a thriving postdoctoral community with researchers from all over the world.

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses
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Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

We offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in cell and tissue biology.

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PhD programmes

Our PhD programmes provide outstanding training in an environment of scientific excellence.

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People
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People

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Our history
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Our history

We have a proud legacy of excellence in cell biology research.

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Join the LMCB as a Group Leader and become part of a dynamic, research-intensive community with a strong collaborative and collegial culture.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our academic and support staff.

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Public engagement

We foster open and effective dialogue between the public and our scientists.

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Life at the LMCB

At the LMCB, we value work-life balance and support every team member to grow, succeed, and thrive.

News

Fly eyes reveal nature's blueprint for metamaterials
Fly eyes reveal nature's blueprint for metamaterials

Fly eyes reveal nature's blueprint for metamaterials

Scientists have discovered that fly eyes develop as natural programmable metamaterials, revealing an

08 Jul 2026

Synthetic Developmental Biology at “Engineering Life”
Synthetic Developmental Biology at “Engineering Life”

Synthetic Developmental Biology at “Engineering Life”

Researchers from across UCL explore collaborations in synthetic developmental biology, combining developmental, stem cell, translational and clinical expertise.

01 Jul 2026

New study reveals how cell shape tunes cell-to-cell communication during development.
New study reveals how cell shape tunes cell-to-cell communication during development.

New study reveals how cell shape tunes cell-to-cell communication during development.

Findings show that three-dimensional cell geometry directly alters signaling range in developing tissues.

11 May 2026