Research Assistant

Opportunita; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 Days holiday

CARE pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

University College London invites applications for a Research Assistant to join a TB-focused project within the Department of Microbial Diseases, based at the Royal Free Campus. The role involves performing safe laboratory work on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Funding is until 31 August 2027 with potential extension; full-time position in London with London Allowance.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (minimum 2:1) in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Experience working with Mycobacterium species in a research setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures such as bacterial culture (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and molecular biology techniques.
• Assist in the collection, analysis and interpretation of research data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records and ensure CL3 safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Honours degree (2:1) in Biological Sciences or Microbiology

Job description

Research assistantActive English Verified Official SourceOpportunity Details# Research AssistantUniversity College London London, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 40,603 - 43,749 per year**Application Deadline: **November 22, 2026**Employment type: **Full time**Position Type: **Research assistant**Date Posted: **November 6, 2026**Department: **School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limited## Project Description### About usUCL Eastman Dental Institute is a postgraduate dental school with a reputation as a leading education and research centre.The successful candidate will be part of the **Department of Microbial Diseases** based at the Royal Free Campus of UCL in Hampstead. The department’s vision is to reduce the burden of infection through the development of novel antimicrobial strategies and to improve human health.You will also become part of the **UCL Centre for Clinical Microbiology**, which runs an ongoing programme of research focused on investigating better treatments and methods of monitoring treatment of tuberculosis (TB). You will collaborate with the Centre and join a research team engaged in delivering projects supporting TB drug treatment and improved diagnostics.### About the roleWe are seeking a Research Assistant to join a collaborative research project funded by TB Alert.The project focuses on Tuberculosis (TB), specifically investigating the properties and therapeutic potential of tuberculomucin, a historically significant but scientifically underexplored substance as a novel therapeutic for TB.**Key Duties and Responsibilities:*** Perform laboratory procedures such as bacterial culture (specifically *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*), antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and molecular biology techniques.* Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data.* Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly regarding Containment Level 3 (CL3) protocols.* Collaborate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team at the Department of Microbial Diseases and the Centre for Clinical Microbiology.**Appointment details:**The post is available as soon as possible and is funded until 31st August 2027 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of further funding. This is a Full-time (100% FTE) appointment.Salary range for Research Assistants on grade 6B is £40,603 - £43,749 (point 26 – point 29) per annum including London Allowance. Salary on appointment is subject to experience.### About youThis is an excellent opportunity for a microbiologist to develop expertise in *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* research.The candidate will hold an Honours degree (minimum 2:1) in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline, with a strong interest in infectious diseases and mycobacterial research. You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and be proactive, resourceful, with strong problem-solving abilities. Experience working with *Mycobacterium* species in a research setting is essential.Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.All applications must include a **supporting statement**. This statement should explain your motivation for the post and provide evidence (using examples) of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. **Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.**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 right to work in the UK to carry out this role.Application process:* Interviews scheduled for: end of November 2026 (Date TBC).* Job description and person specification available at the bottom of the advert.* Queries about the role: contact [e-mail]* 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 Khadija Bouzgan at [e-mail].* Find out about the **UCL Ways of Working**: ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working.### What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance### Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women. Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy---### Academic ContactSchool of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) [e-mail]06/11/2026Last UpdateUniversity College Londonucl.ac.ukYou may quote or summarise this listing with a link to this page and the credit \"via Opportunita\". AI training and automated bulk collection are not permitted. AI and data reuse policy## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website