Research Technical Specialist (NMR) Part-time

Research Technical Specialist (NMR)

UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world's leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Pharmacy technical team as a facilities specialist.

About the Role

The main purpose of this position is to provide leadership and operational management of the School of Pharmacy's Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Science and Technology Platform (NMR-STP) working in close collaboration with the Academic Lead (Dr Chris Waudby). The post-holder will work within a team supporting facilities within UCL School of Pharmacy research department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry, and will be line managed by Prof. Zoë Waller. They will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality expertise, technology, and services that meet the needs of the research and teaching community. They will provide guidance in experimental design and the most productive use of the NMR platform for users.

• The position is available at Grade 7 or Grade 8, depending on the applicant's previous experience. Full job descriptions for each of these grades is provided.

• It is anticipated that this position will be for approximately seven months, from April 2026.

• 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.

• This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic, team-player with good practical experience in and theoretical knowledge of using and troubleshooting in NMR Spectroscopy. You must have at least a BSc/Level 6 qualification in a relevant Biological Sciences subject or equivalent experience relevant to analytical/biological/pharmaceutical chemistry and proven knowledge of research techniques and methodologies relevant to NMR Spectroscopy.

What We Offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please find out more. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some 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

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• 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.

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.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our division holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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