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We offer an exciting opportunity to support a cutting-edge research laboratory at the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about neuroimmunology and neuroscience, and who also understands the essential groundwork involved in managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a fast-paced, collaborative lab environment.

You will oversee all aspects of laboratory operations in close collaboration with the PI and other lab members. This position combines research, laboratory management, and administrative responsibilities. There will also be opportunities to design, execute, and lead independent research projects, as well as to contribute to grant writing and the preparation of funding reports.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant research environment at the forefront of disease-related neuroimmunology and neuroscience—within the lab, across the UK DRI, and through collaborations with external academic and industry partners.

The post is available from 01 July 2025 and funded by the UK DRI until 31 May 2027 in the first instance.

You will have an MS, PhD, or MD in neuroimmunology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, computational biology, or a related field (or equivalent qualification) and demonstrated experience in project management. A strong interest in the research focus of the Hong Laboratory, with a solid biological understanding of neuroimmunology, neuroscience, and neurodegenerative diseases is also required for the role, as is substantial wet-lab experience in an interdisciplinary research environment.

We are now recruiting a Senior Animal Laboratory Technician to join the UK DRI laboratory team based at the Cruciform Building. You will interact daily with research staff at all levels, helping to facilitate research at the UK DRI.

You’ll be responsible for animal husbandry within the labs and the monitoring of Home Office licenses. You’ll manage transgenic mouse lines, and perform and oversee genotyping on mouse lines as required. You’ll also be the lead contact and trainer for mouse-related work, and assist in animal protocol writing and execution.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Centre, the UK DRI Central Team, the Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and central services within UCL. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential.

The role is available from 01 June 2025 and funded by the UK DRI at UCL for two years in the first instance.

You’ll have a BSc in biological sciences (or a related subject), a Home Office personal licence, and experience of maintaining transgenic mouse lines and genotyping mice. Experience of working in a university research lab is essential, as is the ability to prioritise effectively, manage a cycle of projects, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• You will be a motivated and organised researcher, excited by the science we do.
• You will hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in neuroscience (or related discipline).
• Experience of in vivo mouse experiments, (recovery and/or non-recovery procedures), including surgery, in vivo measurements, and colony management
• Experience of immunohistochemical characterisation (perfusion, staining, and imaging)
• Experience with in 1) neuromodulation/ brain stimulation, 2) rodents’ electrophysiological recording, and/or 3) rodents’ cognitive assessment would be highly desirable