Research Assistant in Neurodegeneration (Imperial)

British Neuroscience Association (BNA); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Dementia Research Institute seeks a Research Assistant in Neurodegeneration to support crucial research on glial interactions during dementia. This full-time, fixed-term role focuses on characterising cellular interactions in human brain tissue, with a commitment to developing analysis workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in staining and microscopy required.
• Responsibility for analysis of acquired images.

Responsibilities

• Characterising interactions of different cell types in brain tissue.
• Developing workflows for image analysis.

Skills

Staining

Microscopy

Image analysis

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Vacancy Reference Number: MED05197

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2025

Salary: £43,003 per annum

Address: UK Dementia Research Institute, White City Campus - Hybrid

Duration: Full time - Fixed term role

About the UK Dementia Research Institute

Dementia is the biggest health challenge of our century. Currently, there is no way to prevent it or slow its progression, highlighting an urgent need to enhance our understanding of the diseases that cause it.

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the largest UK initiative dedicated to research in this field. With over 900 staff, it investigates neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, aiming to accelerate discoveries and develop interventions for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

About The Role

We are seeking a Research Assistant in Neurodegeneration to join Dr. Mallach’s research group. The focus is on understanding glial interactions during dementia development in neurodegeneration. Funded by ARUK, the role involves characterising interactions of different cell types in human postmortem brain tissue and developing workflows for image analysis.

What We Are Looking For

• Motivated individuals with experience in staining and microscopy
• Responsibility for analysis of acquired images

How to Apply

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Contact Details

For further information about the role, contact Dr. Anna Mallach at [e-mail]