Research Technician (UCL)

Organisation/Company: UK Dementia Research Institute

Research Field: Neurosciences

Researcher Profile: Other Profession Positions

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 12 Jan 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Offer Starting Date: 3 Feb 2025

Reference Number: B02-08101

Offer Description

Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our century. To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause dementia. Research from UK DRI at UCL covers the journey from the patient to the laboratory and back to the patient with improved diagnosis, biomarkers and candidate therapies put to the test.

We are now recruiting a Research Technician to provide technical support by assisting the lab members with various experimental procedures, analysis of results, and lab organisation. You will work under the direct supervision of three Research Fellows but be expected to work independently and provide input into the design and execution of experiments.

The post is available immediately and is funded by the Alzheimer’s Association for 18 months in the first instance.

Minimum Requirements:

You’ll have a BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Neuroscience, Physiology, Biology, or Medicine. Experience with histology and tissue staining, protein isolation, imaging, and image analysis is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to act on your own initiative and prioritise your own work to deadlines, and knowledge of neuroscience-related themes are also essential for this role.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 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
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

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

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, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone.