Research Technician

About us

Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Rihel lab. Our groups use zebrafish to study mechanisms of sleep using methods in genetics, pharmacology, behavioral neuroscience, and neuronal imaging.

About the role

We are looking for a technician to provide support in Drs Jason Rihel's and Isaac Bianco’s laboratories in the Division of Biosciences. The post holder will be expected to provide technical support and assist in research into the mechanisms that underlie behaviors in zebrafish larvae. The successful post holder will join a team of researchers to help with technical and experimental procedures, especially generation and maintenance of various zebrafish lines and support for on-going experiments in zebrafish sleep.

Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: May/June 2026 (actual date TBD).

This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 31/05/2027 in the first instance.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

The successful candidate will provide technical support and research related activities by assisting with experimental procedures and analysis of results. The successful applicant will assist the Rihel lab with generation and maintenance of various zebrafish lines, working on a daily basis with adult fish and developing embryos.

The project will include designing and running experiments, recording, analysing and writing up results. The RA will work as part of a team to advance lab projects and in addition contribute to general lab duties such as maintaining stocks and ordering reagents.

You must have a B.Sc or equivalent, or relevant subject area and proven knowledge of basic modern molecular biology techniques and zebrafish biology.

Customer advert reference: B02-10470

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