Research Assistant

Research Assistant London, England

University College London
Full Time London, England 32331 - 37548 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Ref Number
B02-05148
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£32,331 - £37,548
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)
Available For Secondment
No
Closing Date
22-Jun-2023

About us

The mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to improve the health and well-being of children, and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. GOS ICH’s activities include active engagement with children and families, to ensure that our work is relevant and appropriate to their needs. The Institute offers world-class education and training across a wide range of teaching and life learning programmes which address the needs of students and professional groups who are interested in and undertaking work relevant to child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award.

About the role

The post is set in the Zhou Lab in close collaboration with the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. The post will be co-supervised by Dr Haiyan Zhou, Prof Francesco Muntoni and Dr Sara Aguti. The post is funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK. The aim of the project is to develop a novel cell-targeted delivery method to enhance the in vivo delivery of antisense oligonucleotides (ASO) for the treatment of congenital muscular dystrophies. The successful applicant will join a leading international research team engaged in nucleic acid therapy preclinical development. The post will have the great opportunity to work and collaborate with other internationally leading research and clinical teams in neuromuscular disorders. The post is available for 12 months, in the first instance

About you

Applicants must hold a MSc in biomedical science, or a closely related discipline. Experience in molecular biology and in vitro models and methodologies relevant to the field, including, for example, cell culture, RT-qPCR, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy and imaging. You will have an excellent attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly under varied workload and pressure to meet deadlines.

What we offer

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 insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At GOS ICH we aim to always have a balanced interview panel that is representative of gender and ethnic diversity. We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. UCL Taking Action for Equality. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma on [email protected] quoting job reference

Research Assistant
University College London

www.ucl.ac.uk
London, United Kingdom
Dr Michael Spence
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
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