11 Oct
University College London
London
Job details
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Pay
- £38,357 - £41,005 a year
Job type
- Full-time
- Fixed term contract
Location
12 Queen Square, London
Benefits
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- Annual leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site gym
- Season ticket loan
Full job description
Ref Number
B02-07794
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
27-Oct-2024
About us
The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is a hub for clinical and research excellence across the spectrum of spinal cord and neuromuscular diseases. Our group of world-leading clinical, genetic and basic science researchers focus their work on understanding the causes and biological mechanisms leading to Neuromuscular Disease and translating this knowledge into developing novel therapeutic solutions that is of direct benefit to neurological disorders such as motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease and neuromuscular disease.
About the role
We are seeking a Research Fellow to work on a project aiming to understand how Rab10 manages the transport of key signalling molecules within nerve cells, crucial for maintaining healthy brain function.
This is an exciting chance to join us at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, a world-renowned centre for clinical and basic neuroscience. You will be based in Schiavo laboratory, which is part of the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) and provides a vibrant and collaborative research network across the UK.
You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities and a wealth of expertise in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.
The work will involve handling and differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) into neurons, primary culture of basal forebrain neurons from mice, as well as confocal microscopy and image analysis, immunoisolation of intact organelles and their proteomic analyses, biochemical approaches and data analysis.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at developing novel therapeutic strategies for AD by leveraging the neurological resilience conferred by Rab10. You will benefit from the wealth of expertise and core technology platforms available at ION, UCL, and its collaborating institutes,
making significant contributions to the field of neurodegenerative disease research.
The role is available immediately and funded by the UK Medical Research Council to 30 September 2027 in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ([email protected]).
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Giampietro Schiavo ([email protected]).
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.
About you
You will have a PhD in neuroscience, biology, or a related discipline (or equivalent research experience), as well as experience with iPSCs handling and differentiation,
mouse colony handling, primary neuronal cultures, advanced biochemistry, and cell biology methods. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong problem-solving abilities are also required for this role.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer
Starting salary offered at £43,124 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
Appointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary £38,357- £41,005 per annum)
with appointment as Research Fellow being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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
- 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.
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 for more information.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
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