Research Assistant (Part-time - 40% FTE) London, England
Job description
About us
Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dr Daniel Bush’s Lab in the Research Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology within the Division of Biosciences. You will be part of a team that uses intracranial EEG and single cell recordings from epilepsy patients, MEG recordings from healthy volunteers, and computational modelling to investigate the neural mechanisms of human memory function.
About the role
The main purpose of this position is to establish, develop and maintain an online code repository for the analysis of single cell recordings from epilepsy patients. This will primarily involve optimising the rapid identification of single cell activity in continuous intracranial EEG recordings by exploring different existing toolboxes and / or developing novel software. Other duties may include maintaining the lab website and assisting with the development of flexible, real time MEG and intracranial EEG data analysis pipelines. You will work alongside a small, friendly team of researchers that use these methods to investigate human memory function. Opportunities to develop your own research program in line with this theme and support for PhD applications will also be available.
This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 31st October 2024 in the first instance. This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
Please note that the salary for this role will be at UCL Grade 6B (£35,702 - £37,548 per annum).
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 Dr Daniel Bush at [email protected]. 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 Biosciences staffing at [email protected].
About you
You will assist the team in the development, planning and delivery of research funded by an EPSRC Frontier Research Grant. You must have a BSc or MSc in a relevant subject area (i.e. neuroscience, computer science, physics or engineering) and extensive experience of computer programming using Matlab, Python, and / or C/C++. Some knowledge of neuroscience research methods and experience in the design and development of bespoke software is also essential. Experience of working in a neuroscience research laboratory and low-latency system programming is highly desirable.
What we offer
- 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.
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