UK DRI Laboratory Manager (Kings)

Vacancy Reference Number

095827

Closing Date

17 Oct 2024

Salary

£43,205 - £50,585 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Address

Denmark Hill Campus

Duration

This post will be offered on a full-time basis

Dementia is one of the greatest health challenge of our century. To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.

We are a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of 850 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, with laboratory-based research groups located at University College London, the University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Edinburgh University, Imperial College London, and King’s College London.

Researchers at the UK DRI at King’s use innovative approaches to explore the biological mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Their goal is to defeat dementia by uncovering vital new knowledge that will lead to the design of smarter diagnostics and effective treatments. The team aim to understand the fundamental biological processes involved in dementia at a molecular level – and to use that knowledge to design new ways to diagnose and treat disease more precisely.

Join the forefront of dementia research at the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at King's College London, where our vibrant and interdisciplinary research community is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of with the most common types of motor neuron disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and frontotemporal dementia. As part of the Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, the UK DRI at King’s focuses on innovative cellular, molecular, and computational research to advance our understanding of neurodegeneration.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lab Manager to oversee the operations of our state-of-the-art research facilities. With responsibility for all UK DRI laboratory spaces, you will ensure that our lab members adhere to departmental guidelines and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.  As part of a small technical team including the Senior Technical Manager and departmental technicians, your role will be pivotal in supporting UK DRI research activities. While you will not have line management duties, you will play a key role in fostering the UK DRI’s culture of collaboration, engagement, and proactivity. You will play a critical role as part of the Centre’s governance structure supporting the Centre Director and working closely with the Centre Manger, Project Officer, and Administrator

See https://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/095827-uk-dri-laboratory-manager for full information.

Contact Details

Professor Jernej Ule / Ms Tanisha Lewis. Jernej.ule@kcl.ac.uk Tanisha.lewis@kcl.ac.uk