- Vacancy Reference Number
- Cure Alzheimer's postdoc
- Closing Date
- 31 Aug 2023
- Salary
- £38,308 (including London loading)
- Address
- Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology
University College London
Gower St, London WC1E6BT
- Duration
- 10 months with possibility of extension dependent on ongoing funding
We are aiming to recruit a postdoc to undertake molecular biology experiments relating to novel aged mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. The post holder will assist the team in the development, planning and delivery of research funded by The Cure Alzheimer’s Fund USA, Alzheimer’s Research UK and National Institute of Health USA. Being expert in planning and executing molecular biology experiments is essential.
The post is available for 10 months with possibility of extension.
Please note that the salary for this role is limited to £38,308 per annum.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6 (salary £35,702 - £37,548 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Frances Edwards at f.a.edwards@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
You have experience in:
-handling mice, and undertaking molecular biology experiments in mice.
-PhD in relevant subject area (or are close to submission) and
proven knowledge of central synaptic transmission
-experience in supervising student projects
-experience in electrophysiology and/or behavioural experiments would be an advantage but not essential
You will be expected to produce independent and original contributions to the project. In addition to developing and conducting the research, you will communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at local, national and international conferences.
Further Information
The advertisement with full details is available at:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=6229&nPostingTargetId=13733&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext
Contact Details
Professor Frances A Edwards; f.a.edwards@ucl.ac.uk
