Experimental Officer (Spatial Genomics) UCL Genomics

About us The mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to improve the health and well-being of children, and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. GOS ICH’s activities include active engagement with children and families, to ensure that our work is relevant and appropriate to their needs. The Institute offers world-class education and training across a wide range of teaching and life learning programmes which address the needs of students and professional groups who are interested in and undertaking work relevant to child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award.

About the role

Applicants are invited for an Applications Specialist position to work in spatial geno mics at UCL Genomics, the main genomics facility at UCL which is based in the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience or interest in single cell genomics, spatial genomics and, more generally, next generation sequencing to join our collaborative genomics facility. This is a varied, lab-based role and the successful applicant will join a very busy facility working closely with our single cell specialist and other members of the sequencing stream and the facility to provide genomics services to both internal and external users such as scientists, clinicians and industry professionals. The post is funded for 3 years with the possibility of extension. This position is grade 6 or 7, please see job description/Person specification for detailed information.

About you

We are seeking to appoint a creative and highly motivated Applications Specialist with prime interest in performing single cell and spatial experiments. The position will be integrated into the sequencing stream at UCL Genomics. This is a large stream currently consisting of six Applications Specialists and the post holder will be a key member of the team. The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of spatial and other genomic experiments and may be required to assist with other facility projects. The position contains a strong element of collaboration and service provision, and a large proportion of the work will involve provision of genomics services for both internal and external users. The postholder will be expected to work closely with a range of collaborators including scientists, clinicians, industry professionals, service facility providers and PIs as well as other facility staff to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner. Please could you include in your application your understanding of what a genomics facility is and why you would like to work for it.

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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. You can read more about our commitment to EDI:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/ If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma on ich.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

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