Research Technician

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom R360 Radio Full time

Research and Research Support
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
The Research Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, incorporating the Dementia Research Centre and Huntington’s Disease Centre, is recognised as internationally leading in the study of neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia and related disorders. The Department has a strong focus on mechanistic dissection of genetic, molecular cellular and neuropathological processes which underlie neurodegeneration in particular diseases and across the neurodegeneration spectrum. A related touchstone of our research is to identify pathophysiological mechanisms and markers that link molecular pathology to clinical phenotypes of neurodegenerative disease. The Department has strong collaborative links with the UK Dementia Research Institute.
We are seeking a Senior Research Technician to work closely with researchers and clinicians in different areas of genomics and neurodegeneration, managing and organising the day-to-day running of the NG-LRS and NGS service. Duties will include sample and library preparation, platform operation, ordering consumables, organising samples, and undertaking data storage and analysis. You’ll also be responsible for training students and users in sequencing techniques, and collaborating and liaising with colleagues and researchers, both internal and external.
This is a great opportunity to gain training in short and long-read sequencing and bioinformatics and work with, develop, and advance state of the art technology and equipment while working on cutting edge research projects.
The post is available immediately and funded by Fidelity Bermuda Foundation for three years 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 (ion.You’ll have a BSc in Biology or a related area and a good background in exploring new techniques in the lab, with patient biological material, databasing, and analysis. 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.
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
~ Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
~ Employee assistance programme: Discounted medical insurance

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.
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. 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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