Research Fellow - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London
University College London
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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
Permanent


Working Type
On site (> 80% of working time)


Available For Secondment
No


Closing Date
14-Sep-2023


About us:

The main interest of the Fluid Biomarker Laboratory is fluid biomarkers pertaining to neurodegenerative diseases and their measurement.

We have a suite of immunoassay platforms and the expertise to advise our collaborators what biomarkers they should be looking at and how.

We also take on new assay development projects - using homebrew to make previously unavailable assays on super-sensitive platforms.


About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to work on a project titled 'Reducing the production of toxic Abeta peptides in Alzheimer's disease by mutating the APP cholesterol binding site: a new therapeutic strategy?'


This post is available from October 2023 and is funded by the Medical Research Council for sixteen months in the first instance.

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


About you:


You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical research) and experience with, and knowledge of, biomarkers, as well as an interest in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.

Experience of ELISA and immunoassay techniques, and knowledge of developing and validating immunoassays on the Simoa SRxPRO are also required for this role.


What we offer:

Starting salary offered at £40,524 per annum.


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 £36,832 - £38,466 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
  • 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.

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