Research Assistant in Biodiversity Science

at  University College London

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 Global Biodiversity Change Group under Professor Tim Newbold.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Global Insect Threat-Response Synthesis (GLITRS) Project, a multi-institution project led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which aims to understand the patterns, drivers and consequences of global insect biodiversity change.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The main purpose of this position is to contribute to analyses of the impact of climate change on insect biodiversity globally.
The successful candidate will develop analyses of the impact of climate change on insect biodiversity, under the instruction of Tim Newbold and other members of his research group, write up the results as a manuscript for submission to a scientific journal, present the findings to the research group, wider project team, and external scientists, and undertake other research tasks as required.
This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 13th May 2026 in the first instance. Please note that salary is £37,332 per annum.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
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 have any queries about the role, please contact Tim Newbold at t.newbold@ucl.ac.uk. 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 Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.

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 and expenses
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc