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Research Assistant in London

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University College London

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Our summary

Salary: £39,807 - £41,833 a year
About £2,680 - £2,800 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London

Skills

University College London is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in London.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

The role

The post would suit an ambitious researcher with a strong interest in the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, retinal molecular and cellular biology, and/or therapeutic development. The successful candidate will preferably have experience of stem cell culture and differentiation. They will also have experience of immunohistochemistry, transcriptomics and biochemical analyses. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and with established collaborators, to investigate the molecular mechanism of inherited retinal degeneration using iPSC derived retinal organoids and animal models to explore potential therapies.

Applicants close to submission of their PhD will also be considered. Appointment as a Research Fellow at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant at Grade 6b (£39,807 -£41,833) with payment at Grade 7 backdated upon award of a PhD to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (with corrections)

What you'll do

We are looking for a research assistant to differentiate retinal organoids which are used to explore the molecular mechanisms of retinal degeneration and test potential therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will be motivated to contribute to high-quality research, with an ability to think and work independently and work effectively as part of team, with excellent organizational skills.

Application Process

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Professor Alison Hardcastle (email: a.hardcastle@ucl.ac.uk).

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

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About the company & team

There is a vacancy for a graduate Research Assistant to join a research group headed by Professor Alison Hardcastle. The Hardcastle lab fosters a collegiate and inclusive environment that works closely in a shared lab with several other PIs to form a large team (>30) at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

Additional information

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.

Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL's policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.

Our department holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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