Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08589

Professional Expertise

Administration and Business Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

08-May-2025

About us

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UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science (ICS) is based in the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. ICS aims to stimulate interdisciplinary working across the School of Life and Medical Sciences (SLMS) its research is broad, spanning discovery-based laboratory science, clinical translation and experimental medicine, as well as healthcare evaluation, implementation and policy. Further information about the UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ics

About the role

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A part-time research technician funded by the British Heart Foundation is required to work as part of a team to to support studies investigating a novel regulator of vascular function that may be linked to hypertension . This project is based on previous data showing that blood vessels from constitutive POU4F2/Brn-3b KO mice developed vascular abnormalities and contractile dysfunction linked to deregulation of genes regulating calcium signalling and stress responses. The researcher will help to generate maintain different mutant strains, undertake genotyping studies and assist with different different aspects of the research to investigate changes in vascular integrity and function.

About you

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Applicants must have a BSc in biomedical science / physiology / biochemistry or an equivalent qualification. They must have experience in basic laboratory techniques (e.g., solution preparation, pipetting, tissue culture, PCR). Candidates must have the ability to efficiently organise their work, communicate effectively and work well in a team.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:o 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)o Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase schemeo Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Serviceo Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. o Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/