Ref Number
B02-10987
Professional Expertise
Laboratory Technical and Lab Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
16-Aug-2026
The Division of Biosciences at UCL is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration.
Further information can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences
This is an exciting opportunity to join Prof Steve Wilson and Dr Tom Hawkins.
We are looking for a Research Technician (Grade 7) to join our exciting multidisciplinary team led by Prof Steve Wilson and Dr Tom Hawkins using zebrafish to study the development of brain asymmetry at UCL/Biosciences (http://zebrafishucl.org).
The main purpose of this role is to support our research into neuronal patterning and brain asymmetry. Both independently and as part of the asymmetry research team, you will conduct experiments using cutting edge techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9, scRNAseq and ATACseq analysis, quantitative imaging, high throughput screening, multiplexed in situ hybridization approaches to identify and study genes involved in the development of brain asymmetries in zebrafish. In addition to these duties, you will also be expected to provide technical support across the zebrafish research facility to support research and help with the supervision of students.
This role is for one year in the first instance.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.
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 Kate Turner ([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 the HR Administrator.
You must have a PhD in a relevant subject area. You will have relevant laboratory experience and be able to demonstrate knowledge of zebrafish husbandry, genotyping, micro-injection, molecular biology particularly Crispr/Cas9 gene targetting, MiSeq analysis, HCR, IHC, in vivo imaging and quantification. Experience of working with large scRNAseq datasets is essential. A PiL HO Personal Licence for working with zebrafish is highly desirable.
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.
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.
As London’s Global University, we know that diversity and inclusion are fundamental drivers of creativity, innovation, and excellence, 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, thrive, and reach our full potential. 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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women’.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.
