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- London
Ansök senast: 2025-01-17
Research Assistant
About the role
The main purpose of this position is to perform original research, including running experiments, recording, analysing, presenting and writing up the results.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Laboratory directed by Professor Saiardi Adolfo. The post holder will be integrated in a dynamic research team aimed to dissect inositol polyphosphates metabolism and signalling and their role in controlling nuclear functions.
This post is available until 31st March in the first instance.
About you
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our team's efforts to understand the metabolic and signalling properties of inositol phosphates and how these molecules shape cells and organism behaviours. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person who by integrating into our research teams will perform experiments, write up the results, and help with the day-to-day activities required to efficiently run a research laboratory. You must have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree acquired in a relevant biomedical discipline, or relevant subject area and proven knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry, and microbiology.
To properly fulfil the job duties the following experience and knowledge are essential:
Expertise in the following -
Microbiology with emphasis on Tetrahymena thermophila and Dictyostelium discoideum.
In nuclear purification by differential centrifugation.
In inositol phosphate purification and analysis.
What we offer
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work –
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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
• 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
• Immigration loan
