42 Research Assistant jobs in London

The Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience at King's College London is looking for a passionate individual with experience in stem cell culture and strong communication skills to fill a research assistant position. This role is part of a Discovery Network Award funded by the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, which aims to find drug targets for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The successful candidate will join Dr Jemeen Sreedharan's research group and will be supervised by project co-lead Dr Ravindra Prajapati.  Dr Sreedharan’s group studies the causes of ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) using in vitro and in vivo models, advanced genetic editing, and cutting-edge Omics techniques.

Dr Sreedharan's lab is part of the Department of Basic & Clinical Neuroscience, which supports innovative research with state-of-the-art technology and offers exceptional opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists in neurodegenerative diseases. The Department is located in the Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute at the Denmark Hill Campus of King’s College London.

This is a collaborative project involving multiple laboratories and it aims to find drug targets for ALS and FTD. We will create a nearly complete allelic series of iPSC lines with TDP-43 mutations. This will use a newly developed parental cell line with attP landing pads. We will then turn these iPSC lines into motor neurons and study them using transcriptomics, proteomics, immunocytochemistry, and electrophysiology. This comprehensive approach will help us understand how TDP-43 mutations lead to neurodegeneration.

This is a full-time position (1 FTE; 35 hours per week: Responsibilities will encompass some tasks associated with project management at 0.2 FTE approx. and 0.8 FTE as Research Assistant). T

The post is offered as a fixed-term contract for 18 months with potential for a short extension.

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

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. A BSc or higher academic degree in molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, or a closely related field
2. Minimum 6 months hands-on experience in the culture and differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)Proficiency in the operation of state-of-the-art microscopy techniques including confocal and high content microscopy
3. Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, assess experimental designs, protocols, and interpret research findings
4. Demonstrated proficiency in time management and organizational skills enabling efficient project execution
5. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including delivering technical presentations
6. A strong commitment to maintaining comprehensive and precise research documentation, with a demonstrated capacity for both independent and collaborative work within a research team

Desirable criteria

1. Proficient in advanced molecular biology methodologies including western blotting, RT-qPCR, and molecular cloning techniques
2. Extensive experience in histological analysis and immunocytochemistry
3. Proficiency in statistical analysis coupled with familiarity in using biocomputational tools for comprehensive data interpretation
4. Demonstrated capacity for organizing meetings and coordinating small laboratory-based events

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Research Project Assistant

Salary: £15,960 p.a.

Location: Hybrid Working - Remote / London

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time (21 hours; 3 days)

How to Apply

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by Friday, 07 October 2025.

Please note that the close date could be subject to change depending on the success of the recruitment process.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience in managing multiple administrative tasks and can prioritise their workload. They will be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, and offer high levels of customer service. You will be an organised individual who can organise meetings and can take accurate minutes.

We are looking for a proactive individual who has experience in handling confidential information with discretion. This particular individual will have excellent time management skills and can meet tight deadlines.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

About the Role

This role supports the efficient delivery of national healthcare research projects and other ongoing workstreams within the Research Team. This includes general administration, meeting preparation and note taking, and answering queries.

Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Act as secretary, or deputy to all committees, sub-groups or meetings relating to assigned projects, including drafting agendas and minutes, and document management.
• Provide administrative support to all assigned research projects.
• Respond to general enquiries and act as a first point of contact for all assigned projects and other research-related matters.
• Provide high quality, day-to-day helpdesk and inbox service to research projects as required.
• Provide first line support to research project data entry web-tool users, including, capturing and logging user problems and proactively dealing with user issues.

We are ideally looking for someone with the following experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Experience of handling administrative work of a considerable variety and prioritising successfully.
• Experience of supporting designated projects or programme of work.
• Experience of organising meetings and note taking.
• Experience in a public facing role and/or customer service.
• Experience of dealing with confidential and/or sensitive data.
• Proven, self-starter and team player who sets and delivers high standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management, including ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

The Package

This is a part-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• 16 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing hour once a week
• Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

About the College

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

At RCoA diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our differences.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.

Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

Dementia is one of the greatest health challenge of our century. To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.

The  UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.

We are a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of 850 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, with laboratory-based research groups located at University College London, the University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Edinburgh University, Imperial College London, and King’s College London.

Researchers at the UK DRI at King’s use innovative approaches to explore the biological mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Their goal is to defeat dementia by uncovering vital new knowledge that will lead to the design of smarter diagnostics and effective treatments. The team aim to understand the fundamental biological processes involved in dementia at a molecular level – and to use that knowledge to design new ways to diagnose and treat disease more precisely.

A new position is available for an experienced Research Assistant in the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) research group led by Dr Sarah Marzi.

The group of Dr Sarah Marzi is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual for a full-time research assistant position to support their research. This will primarily be a role to support work in stem cell culture, including iPSC-derived microglia and motor neurons. The Research Assistant will contribute to running functional cellular assays, as well as molecular biology laboratory work, including flow cytometry, RNA-sequencing analysis by next generation sequencing, single cell approaches and nanopore sequencing.  It requires consistency and attention to detail, as well as a willingness for occasional weekend work in the context of cellular work. The post-holder will also provide support for general organisational and technical duties to allow the smooth and efficient running of the lab.

Dr Marzi’s group aims to determine the role of epigenetic regulation in neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, using state of the art epigenetic and genomic techniques in cell populations and at the single cell level. Specifically, we seek to identify an epigenetic link between non-coding genetic and environmental risk in dementia and identify mechanisms by which these risk factors make cells susceptible to neurodegeneration.

Some of the key skills involved include;

• Maintaining accurate laboratory records
• Maintaining and conducting experiments on iPSCs and mammalian cell cultures
• Undertaking DNA/RNA extractions and library preparation
• Quantifying genomic samples (DNA/RNA/libraries) on the Tape station or similar
• Supporting single cell multiomic experiments, including nuclear extractions, and library generation
• Liaising with other technical staff to service and maintain stocks and equipment
• Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by Dr Sarah Marzi

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 30/10/26.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. MSc/MSci in Biology, Neuroscience, Genomics or similar
2. Experience in cell culture, including human iPSC cell culture specifically microglia differentiations
3. Experience with fluorescence activated cell or nuclear sorting
4. Knowledge of epigenetics and gene regulation
5. Experience with fluorescent microscopy, immunofluorescence
6. Experience in ELISA
7. Knowledge of basic neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases

Desirable criteria

1. An interest in the mission and research of the UK Dementia Research Institute
2. Experience with single cell/nuclear genomic approaches
3. Experience with human postmortem tissue
4. Experience with CRISPR gene editing in cell lines

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full 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