iPSC and Differentiated Cell Technician (UK Dementia Research Institute - UCL)

Vacancy Reference Number

1878255

Closing Date

16 Sep 2021

Salary

£29,152 - £34,153 per annum

Address

UK DRI at UCL, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG

Duration

1 year

Dementia is the greatest challenge of this 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.

This group offers an exceptional opportunity for a research technician to support research programmes within the UK DRI at UCL, in collaboration with the Wray Lab (Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).  Projects will be undertaken as part of the UK DRI at UCL Cell Models Program which includes projects using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), neurons created by direct conversion, and organoids.  The post holder will contribute to multiple projects through the culture of reprogrammed and differentiated cells lines into defined cellular subtypes.

The main responsibilities of the postholder will be to expand and maintain stocks of iPSC lines, perform quality control of iPSC to maintain the high quality cell lines, and the culture and differentiation of iPSC into neurons, glia and organoids.

The group are seeking an energetic and proactive individual who is passionate about cell models and their impact on our understanding of neurological diseases. The ideal candidate has experience of cell culture in a rigorous and high quality manner. Applicants should have a BSc awarded or near completion in Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology or related discipline, and experience of working with stem cells. Excellent time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent written and oral communication skills are also a requirement.

The post is available immediately and is funded by the UK DRI at UCL until 31 March 2023 in the first instance.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Selina Wray (Selina.Wray@ucl.ac.uk).