Research Assistant - Institute of Ophthalmology

The post of Research Assistant in Retinal Cell Biology is in the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, ranked the best place in the world to study Ophthalmology (CWUR Rankings by Subject 2017).

This Research Assistant post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in research into retinal diseases in a highly successful and dynamic research group.

Duration: 18th months in the first instance, funded by the Moorfields Eye Charity
Salary: UCL grade 6b (£35,411 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance)

The research assistant will work on the implementation of a novel imaging method, expansion microscopy, to examine the ultrastructure of cilia in stem cell derived models of inherited retinal disease.

The post would suit an ambitious graduate with a background and interest in the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, cilia and retinal cell biology, stem cell disease modelling or therapeutic development. The Research Assistant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and with established collaborators, to investigate the molecular mechanisms of cilia in retinal disease by ultrastructure expansion microscopy.

The appointed individual will work closely with Dr Julio Corral-Serrano and join a collaborative team, led by Prof Mike Cheetham.

The successful applicant should have a good BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, and show a strong commitment to high quality research. (S)he will be interested in investigating models of disease using stem cells models. The successful candidate would ideally have experience with stem cell culture and/or microscopy.

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more.

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Application Process

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Dr. Julio Corral-Serrano (email: j.serrano@ucl.ac.uk). If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

Please ensure you attach your CV, detailing your highest academic qualification, research experience and list of publications/presentations. Also, please provide a personal statement or cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria and what attracts you to this post in support of your application.

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