Research Technician

About us

The Division of Biosciences at UCL is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration.

Further information can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences

About the role

The Research Technician will contribute to research projects focused on understanding the genomic basis of adaption and speciation, primarily in intertidal snails from the genus Littorina. (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adi2982). They will take the lead in implementing protocols developed by the Darwin Tree of Life project (https://www.sanger.ac.uk/programme/tree-of-life/) to extract high molecular weight DNA and prepare long read sequencing libraries (ONT/PacBio), and assist with DNA/RNA extraction and DNA library prep for Illumina sequencing projects. Other tasks may include assistance with snail rearing, general organisation in the lab, and training of staff and students.

Please note, this role is available on a full time (36.5 hours per week) basis for up to 2-years, or part time basis (18.25 - 27.4 hours per week) for 3-years, with possibility of extension.

Visit our website for full details of the role and how to apply.

About you

The ideal applicant will have experience with the development and customisation of DNA extraction protocols, QC, and experience with long-read and illumina sequencing library preparation. Experience operating an ONT sequencer and the downstream processing of long and short-read sequence data would be a plus.

What we offer

We will support your professional development to help you achieve your long-term goals. and will provide access to training courses and international and domestic conferences. The position will include time and funds to facilitate training, and opportunities to work with and visit project partners at other research institutions.

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

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 Silver 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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