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The Centre for Amyloidosis (CfA) maintains longstanding high profile clinical and basic science research programmes, one of the world’s leading centres for research in basic and clinical aspects of amyloidosis.

The proteomics facility at the CfA operates since 2014, and the 2nd largest amyloid proteomics facility. It acts as a central repository for advice on diagnostic proteomics for amyloidosis as exemplified by leadership in the European Amyloid Proteomics Network (EPAN) https://www.ucl.ac.uk/amyloidosis/national-amyloidosis-centre/uk-amyloid-proteomics-facility/ukampro-research/european-proteomics.

The Centre for Amyloidosis is part of the UCL Division of Medicine, located at Royal Free campus in the heart of Hampstead. UCL is consistently ranked within the top 20 global universities, recognized to integrate a high level of education, research, and innovation for the long-term benefit of society.

UCL guarantees the best facilities, opportunities, and support to both students and staff. Its approach to research, education, and innovation will further inspire community of staff, students, and partners to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared, and the way that global problems are solved.

About the role

As proteomics research assistant, you will be working in a field of amyloid proteomics at the UCL’s Centre for Amyloidosis in a stimulating research environment due to the close interaction of clinical and scientific research staff, who meet regularly to discuss, review data, and plan research.

The Principal Investigator has a strong background in mass spectrometry and proteomics and her research activity in the past 10 years has been focused on the amyloid characterization by proteomic approaches and the development of novel strategies in order to improve the amyloid detection in clinical samples. She is interested in the development of methods for the quantification of amyloid fibrils by mass spectrometry label-free or label-based approaches, and in the clarification of the molecular mechanisms involved in fibrillogenesis process underlying amyloid deposition, which can be monitored by advanced mass spectrometric methodologies.

This is a fixed-term role until 31/03/2024, please note that the salary will be limited to Grade 6B point 25.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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 Emilie Avisse (Senior HR Officer) at [email protected].

About you

You will support proteomics research work within the Centre, focusing on qualitative and quantitative mass spectrometry-based approaches applied to biological samples.

You must have either Bachelor/Master degree in biochemistry, chemistry or a related subject and experience of working in a laboratory.

Flexibility, attention to details, and good reporting skills are also essential for this role.

What we offer

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.