Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09629

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

19-Nov-2025

About us

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The Division of Biosciences at UCL is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration. Further information can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences This is an opportunity to join the Kittler Lab.

About the role

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The main purpose of this position is to perform experiments and analysis pertaining to understanding the role of organelle dynamics in cell function, health and disease. Main duties and responsibilities will be to apply molecular, cell biological, imaging, bioinformatic, and mass spectrometric analyses of the role of mitochondrial and other organelle/channel dynamics in brain cell health and disease. You will have a PhD in biochemistry or neurobiology. Key qualities will include an in depth understanding of cell biology and biochemistry/proteomics in addition to mitochondrial and ion channel biology as it pertains to brain health and neurological disease states. In addition to a PhD, key skills needed include experience and aptitude in the following approaches: molecular biology, proteomics and bioinformatic/computational analysis, cell biology including fixed and live cell imaging, immunolabeling, cell culture and confocal microscopy. Salary range is 43,981 - 52,586 - per annum inclusive of London weighting. This role is an fixed term end date with a funding end date of 31/07/2026 in the first instance. Appointment is at Grade 7 and is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator.

About you

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You must have a PhD in a relevant subject area and proven knowledge of the following: molecular and cell biology, proteomics analysis, cell biology, microscopy in addition to deep knowledge of organelle and channel function in the brain. You will work as part of a team to study the mechanisms of ion channel and organelle dynamics in health and disease.

What we offer

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The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more. 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 Bronze 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/