Research Technician in Micropalaeontology

Research Technician in Micropalaeontology

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide micropalaeontological research assistance and technical support for the NERC large grant NE/V018361/1 “Solving the Oligocene Icehouse Conundrum (TONIC )”.

The role holder will combine excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to perform technical tasks with care and attention to detail. They will have a flexible approach and a keen interest in developing laboratory and research skills. The post holder will have experience in working to good laboratory standards within a scientific environment to enable micropalaeontological research to be conducted efficiently.

They will be involved in microfossil separation and preparation of samples for geochemical analysis, supporting lab users and maintaining clear and accurate records.

TONIC is a large collaborative project to document Oligocene climate and the carbon cycle, and to improve understanding of climate and ice sheet sensitivity in a warmer world. The successful applicant will contribute to the overall success of TONIC.

This role is available as full time, or part-time 0.5 FTE and is funded for one year in the first instance. Interviews will be held in July 2026.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a science subject and have experience of working in scientific laboratory environments.

A working knowledge of micropalaeontological laboratory equipment and processes, and knowledge of health and safety requirements within a laboratory is essential.

The post holder will have the ability to perform technical tasks and produce work to a high standard with are and attention to detail, and have the ability to keep clear and accurate records.

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
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:
  
  Staff Support Service

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 department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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