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Research Technician

UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Greater London
2 months ago
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About the role

Salary: UCL Grade 5 spine point 18 (£32, per annum, including London Allowance)


Duration: The funding for this post is available for 33 months until 31/03/, in the first instance.


The job holder will provide technical support for a research project joint-funded by Diabetes UK, Fight for Sight, Macular Disease Society, and Moorfields Eye Charity. The aim is to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying diabetic retinal disease and how such mechanisms can be targeted for therapeutic purposes. The work will include experiments with primary human endothelial cells as well as analysis of mouse eye tissue.


Please note this role is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship 

About you

The role requires a science degree such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Physiology. Experience with the analysis of animal tissues by sectioning and immunocytochemistry would be an advantage.

What we offer

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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