Research Fellow

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the Lignani Research Group, based in the department, and use in vivo Miniscope recordings in mouse models of neurological diseases. This project is central to an ERC (UKRI Frontier Research Guarantee)-funded programme of research aimed at understanding brain pathology and therapies.

The role is available from September and funded by the ERC 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 ().

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Gabriele Lignani ().

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

You will hold a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field. You should have hands-on experience with in vivo electrophysiology, stereotaxic surgery, and electrode implantation, as well as experience working with rodents, colony management, and surgery.

In addition, you will have experience with computational modelling of brain networks, in vivo neuronal activity imaging (Miniscope), and neurological disease modelling. Excellent project management skills, advanced IT proficiency, and outstanding oral and written communication skills are also essential.

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 £42, 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 £37, - £39, 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 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

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