Research Associate (Imperial)

UK Dementia Research Institute; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurodegenerative research institute in the UK is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on multiplexed synaptic proteomics related to Alzheimer's disease. This full-time role offers opportunities for career advancement, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave and flexible working policies. Ideal candidates will have a strong neuroscience background and experience in imaging technologies. This role could serve as a springboard to securing independent fellowships.

Benefits

39 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan schemes

Qualifications

• Strong background in neuroscience is essential.
• Experience in neuronal imaging technologies required.
• Track record of delivering high impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using various imaging approaches.
• Publish work and deliver presentations.
• Contribute to funding applications.

Skills

In vivo 2-Photon imaging

Confocal imaging

Expansion microscopy

Data analysis

Coding

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company UK Dementia Research Institute Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 1 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 3 Nov 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number MED05425 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Barnes Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to use multiplexed synaptic proteomics to investigate how synaptic molecular complexity impacts synaptic function in health and early-stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This position is available full time for one year, with the option to extend for three years. You will be supported and encouraged to apply for internationally competitive independent fellowships within this role.

Today, over 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia and related neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and motor neuron disease (MND). The impact of these incurable and progressive conditions on individuals and their families is devastating. The cost to the economy and public services is large and growing as the UK population ages. However, due to major advances in our understanding of the biology of these diseases, the scientific field is at a tipping point, with the next decade promising to deliver transformative breakthroughs in therapies and a new era of predictive, preventative, and precision medicine for neurodegenerative conditions. The UK is well placed to play a leading role in this revolution due to its scientific strengths in the field, led by the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI ) working with our world-class, university-based centres . We are a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of over 900 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, driving a step change in our understanding of neurodegeneration, and accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of interventions that will help diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent dementia.

What you would be doing

The role will involve collection of data using in vivo 2-Photon imaging, confocal imaging, expansion microscopy and cycle-immunofluorescence approaches. A good background in neuroscience, data analysis and coding are essential. You will be expected to publish work, deliver presentations and contribute to funding application, leading where appropriate.

You will be highly motivated and excited by the science with a background in neuroscience and experience in neuronal imaging technologies, and looking to use this role as a springboard toward securing an internationally competitive fellowship. You will have a track record of delivering high impact publications on AD-related pathogenesis and/or a related research area.

• Networking and international travel opportunities
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a Full time, Fixed term contract based at our Hammersmith Campus.