Research Assistant - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref Number
B

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
08-May-2024

About us:

The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN) has a longstanding history of excellence in primary mitochondrial disorders research, including the first description of mutations in mitochondrial DNA causing disease published in Nature in 1988.

Our work involves projects that are focused on understanding the impact of mitochondrial genes variants on lipid metabolism and the clinical phenotype, in addition to understanding mitochondrial disease mechanisms, with the ultimate aim of developing treatments.

About the role:

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Professor Rob Pitceathly and Dr Micol Falabella in the lab, which is part of several world class initiatives, including the MRC-funded Cardiolipin metabolism in mitochondrial DNA replication and division project, the Genome Editing Mice for Medicine call (MRC Harwell), and 5-year MRC International Centre for Neuromuscular diseases.

You will work on developing and validating in vitro cellular models of primary mitochondrial diseases and testing the effect of novel and known small molecules on mitochondrial activity in our in vitro and in vivo preclinical platforms.

Alongside this, you will be involved in ongoing lab projects, contributing to publications and provide technical support to Professor Pitceathly and his team.

You will be responsible for culturing a range of cell models, DNA and RNA extraction from human cells and tissues (e.g., skeletal muscle) and performing basic molecular biology experiments (e.g., cloning and PCR).

You will receive training in, and be responsible for, initial data review of samples, processing, and analysis.

The post is available immediately and funded by an industry award for one year or to 07 July 2025, whichever is earlier, in the first instance.

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

About you:

What we offer:

The role is offered with salary in the range of £37,332 - £39,980 per annum including London Allowance.

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
Onsite nursery
Onsite gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

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.