Verified Job
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Research Assistant in Auditory Science
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
#720397
Remote / WFH
University College London
Job Description
Ref Number
B02-10746
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
£36,433-£41,833
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
14-Jul-2026
About us
The UCL Ear Institute is a world-leading international centre for research and teaching related to understanding hearing and improving hearing, balance and ENT care. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary institute has circa 75 staff working across basic and clinical sciences including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory systems neuroscience, cognitive and computational neuroscience, audiological sciences and ENT medicine. The UCL Ear Institute together with its partner, the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat & Eastman Dental Hospitals, also hosts a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Theme in 'Hearing Health'. A RAND analysis of highly cited publications ranked UCL No.1 in England for both ‘Deafness and Hearing’ and for ‘Audiology and Speech & Language Pathology’.
Training the next generation of auditory scientists is a priority at the UCL Ear Institute. The Institute hosts three-and four-year PhD programmes in a wide range of basic and clinical disciplines, including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory neuroscience and human auditory function. It also offers a range of Master's-level programmes in audiology and audiovestibular research, as well as short courses for students and health-care professionals. An undergraduate BSc in Audiology was launched in 2022/23.To find out more about our research and teaching visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/.
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the set-up and operation of a translational auditory science laboratory at UCL’s internationally recognised Ear Institute. Working closely with the Professor of Translational Auditory Science, you will play a key role in establishing and maintaining specialist auditory equipment, developing laboratory processes, and supporting a wide range of research activities.
The post holder will contribute to cutting-edge research in auditory perception and neuroscience by assisting with the design and delivery of psychoacoustic and electrophysiological experiments. This includes supporting participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and the preparation of research outputs, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Please review the job description before applying, paying particular attention to the essential / desirable criteria, and ensure your experience in these areas is addressed in your application.
This is a 0.5FTE fixed term 1 year post in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to three years in total.
Closing date: 14 July 2026
About you
You will have a strong academic background (educated to MSc level or equivalent) in physics, audio engineering, or a related field, with experience of conducting experimental research in auditory or speech perception. You will bring technical expertise in areas such as coding (e.g. Matlab or similar), sound recording, signal processing, and the calibration of specialist equipment.
In addition, you will be an organised and proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. You will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse team, demonstrating a collaborative approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, UCL also offers 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/rewards-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 * and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
B02-10746
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
£36,433-£41,833
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
14-Jul-2026
About us
The UCL Ear Institute is a world-leading international centre for research and teaching related to understanding hearing and improving hearing, balance and ENT care. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary institute has circa 75 staff working across basic and clinical sciences including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory systems neuroscience, cognitive and computational neuroscience, audiological sciences and ENT medicine. The UCL Ear Institute together with its partner, the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat & Eastman Dental Hospitals, also hosts a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Theme in 'Hearing Health'. A RAND analysis of highly cited publications ranked UCL No.1 in England for both ‘Deafness and Hearing’ and for ‘Audiology and Speech & Language Pathology’.
Training the next generation of auditory scientists is a priority at the UCL Ear Institute. The Institute hosts three-and four-year PhD programmes in a wide range of basic and clinical disciplines, including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory neuroscience and human auditory function. It also offers a range of Master's-level programmes in audiology and audiovestibular research, as well as short courses for students and health-care professionals. An undergraduate BSc in Audiology was launched in 2022/23.To find out more about our research and teaching visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/.
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the set-up and operation of a translational auditory science laboratory at UCL’s internationally recognised Ear Institute. Working closely with the Professor of Translational Auditory Science, you will play a key role in establishing and maintaining specialist auditory equipment, developing laboratory processes, and supporting a wide range of research activities.
The post holder will contribute to cutting-edge research in auditory perception and neuroscience by assisting with the design and delivery of psychoacoustic and electrophysiological experiments. This includes supporting participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and the preparation of research outputs, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Please review the job description before applying, paying particular attention to the essential / desirable criteria, and ensure your experience in these areas is addressed in your application.
This is a 0.5FTE fixed term 1 year post in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to three years in total.
Closing date: 14 July 2026
About you
You will have a strong academic background (educated to MSc level or equivalent) in physics, audio engineering, or a related field, with experience of conducting experimental research in auditory or speech perception. You will bring technical expertise in areas such as coding (e.g. Matlab or similar), sound recording, signal processing, and the calibration of specialist equipment.
In addition, you will be an organised and proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. You will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse team, demonstrating a collaborative approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, UCL also offers 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/rewards-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 * and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
