Research Assistant

About us

The EGA Institute for Women’s Health is an exciting and dynamic environment and its mission is to bring together the expertise of clinicians and researchers from a diverse range of disciplines so that they can deliver excellence and innovation in research, clinical practice, education and training in order to make a real and sustainable difference to women's and babies’ health locally, nationally and worldwide.

About the role

The role is to develop a pre-clinical gene therapy treatment for rare epilepsy, and the duties and responsibilities involve evaluating efficacy of viral-gene therapies in a transgenic mouse model of neurological disease through stereotactic administration of treatment, behavioural assessment and tissues analysis.

The candidate will engage on a programme of post-doctoral research full-time until 30/06/2028.

The candidate will be expected to participate in project report writing, teaching at postgraduate levels and carry out other forms of public presentation.
Applicants should have a higher academic degree e.g. MSc/MRes and evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications.

This role is an open-ended contract with an initial funding end date of 30/08/2028
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. There fore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

About you

We are looking for an individual who has experience in neuroscience and gene therapy. Experience with in-vivo work (hold an Home office personal licence for animal research). Experience with tissue analysis (qPCR, western blot and immunohistochemistry) and gene therapy vector production are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude to shift work are essential as well as the ability to work unsupervised on occasion.

Applicants should hold a MSc/MRes in neuroscience or gene therapy.

For the right candidate there will be an opportunity to gain new skills in translational gene therapy project, writing project reports for funder, teaching and research paper writing.

Appointment at Grade 6.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Early application submission is recommended.

The salary for this role is UCL Grade 6B £38,357 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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