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
£34,605-£39,980

Contract Type
Permanent

Working Type
On site

Available For Secondment
No

Closing Date
04-Jun-2024

About us:

Biosciences is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching.

The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment.

Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet.

Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment.

Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fernandes Lab in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology.

About the role:

The research assistant will aid in a project aimed at understanding the molecular basis of neuronal commitment using _Drosophila melanogaster_ as a model.

The project will include designing and running experiments, recording, analysing and writing up results.

The RA will work as part of a team to advance lab projects and in addition contribute to general lab duties such as maintaining stocks and ordering reagents.

Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: July-August.

This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 30/09/2029.

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

About you:

You must have at least an M.Sci or equivalent degree (completion of requirements by November 1st, 2024) in cell biology or developmental biology.

Experience working with Drosophila melanogaster and in programming (R/python) are essential.

You will design, conduct and analyse experiments using genetic tools in _Drosophila melanogaster._

You will assist the team in the development, planning and delivery of research funded by the Welcome Trust.

In addition to developing and conducting the research, you will communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at local, national, and international conferences.

What we offer:

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.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.