ABOUT US

The Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences is a world-leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders.
The Queen Square Brain Bank (QSBB), based in the Department, houses one of the largest collections of brains with neurodegenerative diseases in Europe. This unique tissue resource was established through generous donation by patients and with the support of their families. The QSBB has well-established protocols for brain donation and prospectively collects cohorts from the PROSPECT study and MRC 1946 cohorts and other bespoke cohorts of neurodegenerative disease including chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Anatomical Pathological Research Technician to join the team at the QSBB. You will assist with the curation of a unique human post-mortem nervous system tissue resource, helping to advance diagnostics and research in neurodegenerative diseases.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team including histology and research technicians, administrators, neuroscientists, and clinicians at the QSBB—one of the oldest and largest brain banks in the world.
An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.
The role is available immediately and is funded by a grant from the Reta Lila Weston Trust 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 Professor Tom Warner (t.warner@ucl.ac.uk) and Natalie Woodman (natalie.woodman@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