Research Laboratory Manager

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research lab at UCL focusing on neuroimmunology and neuroscience. This role involves managing lab operations, leading research projects, and collaborating across academia and industry. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in relevant scientific fields.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery and gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong interest in neuroimmunology and neuroscience.
• Wet-lab experience in an interdisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all laboratory operations in collaboration with the PI and team.
• Lead independent research projects and grant writing.
• Manage daily operations in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Project Management

Neuroimmunology

Neuroscience

Biomedical Sciences

Education

MS, PhD, or MD in Neuroimmunology

Computational Biology

Job description

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Ref Number B02-08716 Professional Expertise Administration and Business Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £43,374 - £51,860 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site Available for Secondment No Closing Date 21-May-2025

About Us

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the largest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our understanding of dementia-causing diseases.

Research from UK DRI at UCL covers the journey from patient to laboratory and back, focusing on improved diagnosis, biomarkers, and candidate therapies.

The Hong Laboratory, based at UK DRI UCL, investigates neuro-glia-immune interactions in the brain and gut, exploring their roles in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, with a focus on neuroimmune microenvironments at the synapse during aging and neurodegeneration.

About The Role

We offer an exciting opportunity to support a cutting-edge research lab at UK DRI UCL. We seek a motivated individual passionate about neuroimmunology and neuroscience, capable of managing the daily operations of a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will oversee all laboratory operations in collaboration with the PI and team, combining research, management, and administrative duties. Opportunities include leading independent research projects, grant writing, and funding report preparation.

This role offers a unique chance to be part of a vibrant research environment at the forefront of neuroimmunology and neuroscience, with collaborations across academia and industry.

The position is available from 01 July 2025, funded until 31 May 2027.

For reasonable adjustments or accessibility needs, contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team at [e-mail]. For informal inquiries, contact Dr Soyon Hong at [e-mail]. A full job description and person specification are available via the links below.

About You

You will hold an MS, PhD, or MD in neuroimmunology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, computational biology, or a related field, with demonstrated project management experience. A strong interest in the lab’s research focus, solid biological understanding, and wet-lab experience in an interdisciplinary setting are essential.

This role qualifies for a UK Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship or a Global Talent visa; applications from international candidates requiring a visa are welcome.

What we offer

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted medical insurance

More benefits at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits. We consider part-time, flexible, and job share applications.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Staff, details at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCL operates in an inclusive environment, values teamwork, recognizes individual strengths, and promotes career development for all. The institute actively engages in EDI initiatives and holds an Athena SWAN Silver award. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender-diverse individuals, and women in senior roles.

Additional documents include the full job description and UCL guidance for candidates, available via links.