Research Assistant - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks 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 (> 80% of working time)

Available For Secondment
No

Closing Date
15-Aug-2023

About us:

At the Centre for Rheumatology, we have a highly dynamic and evolving group focusing on the development of new therapies for autoimmune fibrosis.

Our strengths are access to primary cells and tissues from patients, experience in in vitro model systems and strong links to pharmaceutical and biotechnology which support cutting edge approaches to novel therapies.

About the role:

The Research Assistant will be progressing a study of a novel therapeutic peptide and will use primary cell cultures from patients to determine the signalling pathway induced by the therapeutic, as well as the nature of the cell surface receptor involved in the drug's effects.

This role is a fixed-term role (maternity cover), funded until the 04/06/2024. It will be paid at UCL Grade 6B level (currently £36,832 - £38,466 per annum).

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

About you:

Proven knowledge and competence in tissue culture and qPCR is also essential.

What we offer:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some 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
Onsite gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

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.

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