About the role
You will provide varied technical and husbandry support for our killifish colony, including research-related tasks such as organisation, experimental procedures, and result analysis.
The appointment will be for three years initially. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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About you
You have a degree in biology or a related field and experience working in a fish facility within a research setting. Know-how and enthusiasm for husbandry, breeding and experimental procedures with fish are important.
You are a motivated, organized and dependable person who thrives in an interactive, friendly research team. You are looking for a longer-term opportunity that offers varied prospects to apply and develop your administrative, experimental and people skills in a supportive research environment. You have an excellent eye for detail, strong organisational skills, effective communication, and good humour and patience.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance