Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09296

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

36,433-41,833

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

04-Sep-2025

About us

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This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a research group lead by Professor Mariya Moosajee focused on understanding ocular development and genetic diseases of the eye. The group uses zebrafish and cell models, such as iPSC-derived retinal organoids, to further our understanding of how genes affect eye formation and retinal function. The research involves generating and characterising disease models, and testing new potential therapies, which can be translated back to patients in the future. This post will be based in the Institute of Ophthalmology at the University College London.

About the role

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We are looking to appoint a Research Technician at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, to join the Moosajee Laboratory investigating genetic eye diseases and therapeutics. The main duty of the post holder will be to provide technical support on day-to-day laboratory duties, such as: preparation of stocks and reagents, ensure safety protocols are accurate and up to date, maintain equipment, routine molecular biology (e.g. PCR/qRT-PCR, Western blotting) and maintenance of databases. Additional duties include cell culture, zebrafish colony management, retina histology (e.g. sectioning, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization) and in vivo imaging. The post holder is expected to be experienced in molecular and cell biology techniques but will also learn new techniques/skills on the job.

The post is available from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. this role is funded for 12 months in the first instance.

About you

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The candidate must have experience in common molecular and cell biology techniques and day-to-day laboratory maintenance. Tissue/cell culture experience and/or zebrafish experience is also desirable. They should be able to work as successfully and productively alone as well as part of a team. They must be competent with literature searches, have background understanding of genetic eye disease and should be organised and hardworking.

Application Process

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Professor Mariya Moosajee (m.moosajee@ucl.ac.uk).



If you have any queries regarding the application process please email ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk.



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

To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.



Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

Please DO NOT attach research papers.

What we offer

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Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more.



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