Research Assistant

About us

The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is a hub for clinical and research excellence across the spectrum of spinal cord and neuromuscular diseases.

Based in the department is the Cortical Processing Laboratory, the aim of which is to understand how populations of neurons combine sensory and internal signals to guide action.

About the role

The Cortical Processing Lab’s neuroscience research team has developed a technique which uses 2-photon microscopy to simultaneously record the activity of tens of thousands of neurons in the living brain and identify their fine subtypes by applying in situ transcriptomics to the recorded neurons.

We are now recruiting a Research Assistant with a background in molecular biology or neuroscience to apply these techniques in the mouse brain. This involves lab work using techniques such as molecular biology and microscopy, and then processing the large datasets these techniques generate.

The role is available immediately and funded by the Wellcome for one year in the first instance.

For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-08384.

About you

You’ll have an Honours degree in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Medicine Physics, Engineering, or a related field, with laboratory experience in techniques related to molecular biology and the ability to quickly learn new procedures and techniques. Experience working with RNA and good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are also required for this role.

What we offer

Starting salary offered in the range £38,357 - £41,005 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

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

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

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.

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. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. 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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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