Research Technician

About us

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a research group lead by Professor Mariya Moosajee focused on understanding ocular development and genetic diseases of the eye. The group uses zebrafish and cell models, such as iPSC-derived retinal organoids, to further our understanding of how genes affect eye formation and retinal function. The research involves generating and characterising disease models, and testing new potential therapies, which can be translated back to patients in the future. This post will be based in the Institute of Ophthalmology at the University College London.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Research Technician at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, to join the Moosajee Laboratory investigating genetic eye diseases and therapeutics. The main duty of the post holder will be to provide technical support on day-to-day laboratory duties, such as: preparation of stocks and reagents, ensure safety protocols are accurate and up to date, maintain equipment, routine molecular biology (e.g. PCR/qRT-PCR, Western blotting) and maintenance of databases. Additional duties include cell culture, retina histology (e.g. sectioning, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization) and in vivo imaging. The post holder is expected to be experienced in molecular and cell biology techniques but will also learn new techniques/skills on the job.

About you

The candidate must have experience in common molecular and cell biology techniques and day-to-day laboratory maintenance. Tissue/cell culture experience is desirable. They should be able to work as successfully and productively alone as well as part of a team. They must be competent with literature searches, have background understanding of genetic eye disease and should be organised and hardworking.

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

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Professor Mariya Moosajee (email:m.moosajee@ucl.ac.uk ). If you have any queries regarding the application process Email :ioO.hr.ucl.ac.uk . A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 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. Please DO NOT attach research papers.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require the right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

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