Research Fellow
at University College London
London, England, United Kingdom -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 02 Jul, 2024 | GBP 39980 Annual | 20 Jun, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
ABOUT US
The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is a hub for clinical and research excellence across the spectrum of spinal cord and neuromuscular diseases. Our group of world-leading clinical, genetic and basic science researchers focus their work on understanding the causes and biological mechanisms leading to Neuromuscular Disease and translating this knowledge into developing novel therapeutic solutions that is of direct benefit to neurological disorders such as motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease and neuromuscular disease.
The Sleigh Laboratory, based in the department, uses mouse models to investigate the pathogenesis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), with a view to developing targeted therapies for this debilitating condition.
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Research Fellow to join the Lab and to work on assessing the role of muscle in CMT disease to inform clinical trials.
Using a conditional GARS1 mutant mouse and tissue specific Cre driver lines, you will gauge the relative importance of muscle and motor nerves in CMT2D pathology.
The role is available from 01 October 2024 and funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK for two years in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr James Sleigh (j.sleigh@ucl.ac.uk).
We expect to hold interviews on 17 July 2024.
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insuranc
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