Research Assistant

About us

The Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology (LMCB) opened in 1993 as one of the first centres dedicated to molecular cell biology in the UK. The Department has a strong international reputation for research excellence, with staff and PhD students working together to understand the fundamental principles of cell biology relevant to human disease. For more information, please access: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/lmcb

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Lloyd Lab.

You will lead your own project while working in a collaborative and innovative team who are committed to excellence in research.

About the role

The Lloyd Lab, funded by CRUK, aims to understand the homeostasis and regeneration of the peripheral nervous system and the roles of these processes in cancer. To deliver this role effectively you will need a combination of excellent understanding of molecular, cell biology and imaging, with a special focus on peripheral nerve biology as well the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships.

The closing date for applications is, Tuesday, 19th May 2026.

This is a fixed-term role ending on 31 March 2027, with a strong possibility of extension subject to funding. The anticipated start date is June, as soon as 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 via UCL website, folowing this link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=18141&nPostingTargetId=43991&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext

If you have any queries about the role, or 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 us using the details available in the advert on UCL website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=18141&nPostingTargetId=43991&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext

About you

The successful candidate will be part of a world-leading, collaborative research team studying peripheral nerve biology in health and disease.

The candidate should possess:

• • Strong technical and organisational skills

• • an extensive knowledge of research techniques and methodologies related to imaging

• • Experience in mouse work including colony management and in vivo work

• • experience in data analysis

What we offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.

Salary Range for Research Assistants on Grade 6B is: £39,148 - £41,833 (including London Allowance).

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our division holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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