Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09186

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

18-Aug-2025

About us

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We are looking for a postdoctoral research assistant to work on a project detecting and analysing the relevance of plasma biomarkers in a novel mouse model of Alzheimer's Disease. The successful individual will become an active member of the research group with 3 PhD students and a range of MSc and undergraduate research students and assist in running the lab and in executing the research programme in order to meet the overall objectives of the project. The post is available until the 14th January 2026, in the first instance.

About the role

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The successful candidate must have experience with handling mice and managing a mouse colony. It is essential that the candidate has experience taking blood samples from mice and is able to be exposed to live mice for extended periods of time while undertaking this task. Substantial experience in analysing brain pathology using immunohistochemistry and other molecular techniques is required. The post holder will be adaptable, quick to assimilate information and establish their own support networks across UCL. An excellent eye for details, organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively are required. Practical experience in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and the ability to perform physically demanding routine practical tasks to a consistently high standard is also essential. Experience and willingness in assisting the supervision of students also be essential.

About you

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Further particulars, including a job description and person specification, can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please ensure you read these carefully before applying for the post. To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below. For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Frances Edwards f.a.edwards@ucl.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing on biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk quoting the vacancy reference number:

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: o 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) o Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme o Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) o Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan o Immigration loan o Relocation scheme for certain posts o On-Site nursery o On-site gym o Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay o Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service o Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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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. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our division holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/