ABOUT US

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of over 900 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill this gap.
The Bartels Lab at the UK DRI at UCL specializes in the study of synuclein multimers and lipidomics in the context of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The lab plays a unique role in this field, addressing key research gaps through close collaborations with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Queen Square Brain Bank.
Dr Tim Bartels first discovered disease resistant forms of the α-synuclein protein and their destabilization in Parkinson’s Disease. His lab is interested in identifying the different factors that destabilize α-synuclein and that lead to neurotoxicity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Research Technician to contribute to a project involving advanced murine models of synucleinopathies, especially the gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s Disease.
You will provide technical assistance with in vivo experimental work, histopathology techniques, biochemical analysis such as Western Blot and ELISA.
The post is available from 01 October 2025 and is funded by UK DRI at UCL for one year 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).
For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dr Tim Bartels (t.bartels@ucl.ac.uk).
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
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc