Research Assistant in Neurodegeneration

We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant in Neurodegeneration in Dr Mallach’s research group focussing on understanding glial interactions during dementia development in neurodegeneration. Funded by ARUK, you will lead a project characterising the interactions of different cell types in human postmortem brain tissue. You will also develop workflows to analyse the generated images.
Today, over 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia and related neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease. The impact of these incurable and progressive conditions on individuals and their families is devastating. The cost to the economy and public services is large and growing as the UK population ages. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of over 900 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, driving a step change in our understanding of neurodegeneration, and accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of interventions that will help diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent dementia.

What you would be doing

You will use immunohistochemistry techniques and confocal microscopy to study the interaction of cells and proteins in human postmortem brain tissue. You will analyse the images using

What we are looking for

• You will be highly motivated with demonstrable experience in staining and microscopy
• You will be responsible for the analysis of the acquired images

What we can offer you

This role is based in the Department of Brain Sciences and is part of the UK Dementia Research Institute Centre at Imperial. You will join a busy, multidisciplinary research environment at Imperial’s White City Campus in west London.

• Access to a range of cutting-edge technologies
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Strong national links through the UK DRI with attendance at its annual scientific meeting ‘Connectome’.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a Full time, Fixed term role based at our Hammersmith Campus.

You will benefit from an active research (and social) environment in the Department of Brain Sciences, with additional research labs in the Burlington Danes Building on the nearby Hammersmith Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Dr Anna Mallach] – [a.mallach@imperial.ac.uk].

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