Research Fellow

About us

The successful candidate will join the newly established research team of Dr Rodrigo Young to investigate the role of genes related to human eye globe defects during development using zebrafish as an animal model system.

This Research Fellow post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in research into identifying the genetic causes of inherited eye globe defects and studying the genes involved in their aetiology.

About the role

Duration: the post is available from 1.11.2024 until 25.11.2025, in the first instance

Salary: UCL Grade 7 spine point 30 (£42,099 per annum, including London Allowance)

The Research Fellow will work as part of a team to identify new genes required for eye formation and size definition as well as unravelling their function to expand our knowledge of the aetiology of human genetic eye globe defects.

This research project aims to further our understanding of how cells acquire the eye fate and how the eye size is defined during embryo development. Furthermore, it aims to identify new genes required for eye formation and size definition as well as unravelling their function to expand our knowledge of the aetiology of human genetic eye globe defects.

Appointment as a Research Fellow at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant at Grade 6b (£37,332 - £39,980) with payment at Grade 7 backdated upon award of a PhD to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (with corrections)

About you

The candidates should have a PhD in cell biology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or related discipline, ideally in zebrafish. Excellent communication skills and show a strong commitment to high quality research. (S)he is expected to have experience in zebrafish embryology techniques, adult fish colony maintenance and advanced microscopy skills. The applicant should enjoy working as part of a team as well as being able to work independently.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Application Process

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or go to the UCL job page and search on Reference Number B02-07572.

Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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