Research Assistant

About us

Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to assist in the development, planning and delivery of research activities for the Edwards/Cummings lab, developing and characterising new mouse models for Alzheimer’s disease.

About the role

The successful individual will become an active member of the research group of 3 postdocs 4 PhD students and a range of MSc and undergraduate research students and assist in running the lab and in executing the research programme in order to meet the overall objectives of the project.

The post is available until the end of September 2024, in the first instance but extendable dependent on funding applications.

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

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Frances Edwards.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Biosciences staffing.

About you

The successful candidate must have experience with handling mice and managing a mouse colony. The post holder will be adaptable, quick to assimilate information and establish their own support networks across UCL.

An excellent eye for details, organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively are required. Practical experience in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and the ability to perform physically demanding routine practical tasks to a consistently high standard is also essential.

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

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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 Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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