Research Assistant in the Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience - Strand, London, WC2R 2LSAbout usThe UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI) centre is comprised of 7 groups and is embedded within the Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience at King’s College London ( www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/depts/bcn/dri/lab-groups). The DRI is a national consortium focused on cutting-edge dementia research funded by the Medical Research Council. About the roleA new position is available for an experienced Research Assistant in the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) research group led by Professor Jernej Ule.Professor Jernej Ule is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual for a full-time position to support their research on dynamics of ribonucleoprotein complexes (RNP) that assemble on the 3 UTRs of neuronal mRNAs .The Ule group focuses on mechanisms of RNP assembly, as part of a project funded by the Wellcome Trust. The post holder will contribute to the project by studying transcriptomic data to assess interactions and roles of RNA-binding proteins that bind introns and developing the work towards relevant publications.The post-holder will also provide support to bioinformatic analyses and data management. The successful candidate should have experience with analysing genomic data, be willing to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative. You will be a dynamic, creative, and motivated scientist interested in pursuing questions deeply.The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team on the Denmark Hill Campus. Some of the key skills involved include;Processing sequencing data and undertaking quality control Integrative analysis and management of transcriptional dataManage the ordering of laboratory supplies and equipmentLiaising with other technical staff to service and maintain stocks and equipment Maintaining records of computational code development on githubUndertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by Professor Jernej UleThis is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30 September 2026. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.About youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteriaMSc/MSci in Genomics or related discipline awarded (or near thesis submission which can be evidenced via application and at interview)Experience in genomics and transcriptomicsExperience in bioinformaticsExcellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Desirable criteriaExperience with transcriptomic data to investigate protein-RNA interactionsExperience with analysis of RNA regulationDownloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.