About the role
The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Prof Alice Davidson and Dr Christina Zarouchlioti on developing translationally relevant cell models that will expand our understanding of CTG repeat instability in Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy (FECD), a common corneal disease. These models are also anticipated to hold relevance to other human diseases that are similarly caused by expansions of triplet repeats, Myotonic Dystrophy and Huntington’s disease.
The position would suit an ambitious graduate with a background and interest in the mechanisms of repeat expansion biology, neurodegeneration, and human cell models of disease. The successful candidate would ideally have experience with molecular biology techniques, cell culture and/or microscopy.
The post is funded by a Translational Research Project Award by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) at Moorfields Eye Hospital (MEH) and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) and will be for 12 months, in the first instance.
The salary for this post is on UCL Grade 6b, Point 25 (£38, per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.)
About you
The successful applicant should have a minimum of a BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, laboratory experience, excellent communication skills and show a strong commitment to high quality research. (S)he will be interested in investigating molecular mechanisms underlying human disease and developing cellular models of disease with a translationally relevant focus.
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.