Research Fellow in UCL: Join the School of Life & Medical Sciences at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOS ICH) in London as a Research Fellow. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) project led by Dr. Naresh Hanchate, focusing on investigating the impact of early life adversities on brain circuitry. If you’re passionate about neuroscience and molecular biology, this role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research.
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Early Life Adversities and Brain Circuitry
Location: London
Eligibility/Qualification: To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A PhD in a relevant field.
- BSc in Biological Sciences.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, including cloning and RNAseq.
- Proficiency in transfection and cellular work.
- Experience working with viruses at respective biosafety levels.
- Competence in performing stereotaxic injections for intracranial delivery of viruses.
- Familiarity with mouse neurobehavioral and neuroendocrine analyses (desirable).
Job Description: As a Research Fellow, you will:
- Conduct murine studies, including maintaining transgenic lines.
- Perform behavioral and physiological studies.
- Carry out surgical manipulations for stereotaxic delivery of viruses intracranially.
- Prepare single-cell cDNA libraries, perform sequencing, and conduct analyses.
- Collaborate with UCL Genomics.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Work on a 24-month funded MRC project.
- Earn a competitive salary ranging from £40,524 to £42,705 per annum.
How to Apply: To apply for this exciting research opportunity, please follow these steps:
- Visit the UCL Work at UCL – Reward and Benefits page at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more about the role.
- Submit your application through the official UCL application process.
Last Date for Apply: The application deadline is 19th October 2023. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a dynamic research team at the forefront of child health research. Join us in making a difference in children’s lives through scientific exploration and discovery.
