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The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest departments of its kind in the UK. The Department is proud to host internationally-leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research in identifying new technologies and methods for diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases using medical imaging, physiological monitoring, and the development of implanted devices. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

The EIT group has outstanding computing and technical facilities, and a dedicated physiology laboratory. It has close links with Neuroscience at UCL, and the recently opened Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for neural circuits. Neuroscience at UCL is ranked first in Europe and second in the world according to Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators. UCL is a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment that provides excellent opportunities for training and career development.

About the role

,Applications are invited for a Technician in Neural Engineering position to join the EIT and Neurophysiology Lab in the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at UCL. The position is part of a project funded by the UK Medical Research Council which involves delineating the organisation and composition of the vagus nerve of humans to allow for selective electrical stimulation to treat diseases.

The post offers a unique opportunity to conduct research at an internationally leading university and contribute to advancements in selective neuromodulation. Prof. Holder's research group is internationally recognised for its pioneering work in neural engineering. The appointed person will work in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physiologists, doctors and physicists and collaborate with other teams in the consortium.

The postholder will be a Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Technician, working in close collaboration with our researchers and collaborators. You will be instrumental in identifying and providing solutions to our research and development needs. This will include working with lab machines: 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering equipment, chemical fume hoods, reflow oven, and fabrication facility, making mechanical and electronic parts, performing assembly, computer maintenance and programming, and proposing improvements and modifications where necessary to enhance performance. It will also include assisting in experiments, designing and testing new methods, and analysis of data.

For more information about this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification at the bottom of the page and contact a.astolfo@ucl.ac.uk or d.holder@ucl.ac.uk should you require further information.

This is for 4 months in the first instance starting on 1st May 2025. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

About you

The successful applicant will have a qualification BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science.

The applicant will have experience in relevant techniques including Microfabrication, Electronic assembly, Computer aided design, repairing small laboratory equipment, use of small milling machine/pillar drill/ hand electric drill, CAD design checks, performing electronic assembly of prefabricated components, soldering, and wiring, computer maintenance and programming, thick film printing, thermosonic wire bonding, laser cutting and silicone moulding, and a willingness to contribute to public engagement events, laboratory experience, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

• The advert will close on 03/04/2025 at 23:59 GMT; however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interview Date(s) are scheduled for April 2025. We will contact you with specific dates and times subsequent to reviewing your application.
• If you have any queries about the role, please contact a.astolfo@ucl.ac.uk or d.holder@ucl.ac.uk.
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact MedPhys HR at medphys.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.