Research Technician

at  University College London

ABOUT US

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.
This is an opportunity to join the Niccoli lab at the Institute of Healthy Ageing.
You will join a vibrant team of researchers at the forefront of ageing research, with a particular focus on neurodegeneration

ABOUT THE ROLE

The main purpose of this position is to assist in projects that aim to understand disease mechanisms and test candidate therapeutic targets for frontotemporal dementia, motor neuron disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as the primary model system.
The technician will be an active member of the research group and assist in executing the research programme in order to meet the overall objectives of the projects. They will work under the direct supervision of the PI. As the projects progress, the post holder will be expected to work increasingly independently and provide input into the design and execution of experiments. The role holder will provide technical support by assisting with lab organisation, training of new lab members, performing experimental procedures, and analysing results. They will have experience and knowledge relevant to the project’s research area.
This role is a fixed term role until 31.05.2025 in the first instance, and we will consider applications to work on a part-time basis.
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 Teresa Niccoli at t.niccoli@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 the HR Administrator.

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
• 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