Senior Research Technician UCL

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Dementia Research Institute is seeking a Senior Research Technician to support research in Alzheimer’s disease. The role involves coordinating studies, handling animal models, and contributing to innovative research in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in laboratory settings and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining transgenic mouse lines.
• Experience in using animal-based project tracking software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study plans involving animal models.
• Work on cellular responses in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Interact with the biological research facility.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Rodent handling

Education

Personal Licence

Tools

MCMS

PyRAT

Job description

Organisation/Company UK Dementia Research Institute Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 1 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 36.5 Offer Starting Date 4 Aug 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number B02-08833 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause dementia.

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

Based within the UK DRI at UCL, the De Strooper/Arancibia group focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular emphasis on the cellular phase of Alzheimer’s disease, the neuro-immune axis, and single-cell genomics.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Research Technician to join our laboratory as part of an ongoing research initiative focused on understanding the interactions between neurons and glia in Alzheimer’s disease.

You will be part of a team whose primary research goal is to elucidate the cellular responses that contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. As the main point of contact between the Crick’s Biological Research Facility and the lab’s research staff, you will coordinate closely with team members to establish and manage study plans involving animal models.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international research environment, contributing to world-class science under the leadership of a renowned expert in Alzheimer’s biology.

You’ll have a Personal Licence, with experience in maintaining transgenic mouse lines and using animal-based project tracking software (e.g., MCMS, PyRAT, or equivalent), as well as experience with basic rodent handling and administration.

Experience of working in a research laboratory environment and a proven ability to communicate and collaborate professionally and effectively with a wide range of individuals is also essential for this role.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

Additional Information

What we offer

Starting salary offered in the range £43,374 - £44,480 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visitour EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award , in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.