Current Vacancies

•    Reference: B02-10222
•    Salary: £54,931 - £62,903  p.a.
•    Working Type: Hybrid, Full-time
•    Closing date: 12 April 2026

About the role
The SWC is pioneering open-source approaches (such as Aeon) to study behaviour and brain function over long time scales (days to weeks). Processing and analysing this data represents a considerable challenge due to the scale and the complexity of such long-term recordings (e.g. drift of electrophysiological recordings).

We are inviting applications for a research software engineer to be based in the Neuroinformatics Unit, working with the laboratories of Tom Mrsic-Flogel, Tiago Branco and Tim Behrens.

You will be responsible for developing, optimising, and using efficient tools to process and visualise large volumes of extracellular electrophysiological data (such as from Neuropixels probes) and behavioural data (such as from video recordings). This will include contributing to open-source packages such as "SpikeInterface" and "Movement" and implementing them within SWC pipelines (e.g. using DataJoint). A key part of the role will be to efficiently process large-scale data recorded by researchers at SWC (e.g. from Aeon), and ensuring that data is processed accurately and efficiently.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Adam Tyson (adam.tyson@ucl.ac.uk).

This post is funded until September 2028 in the first instance with the possibility of extension subject to grant funding.

You can download the full job description and person specification here.

About you
You will have strong programming skills in Python along with extensive experience working with timeseries data. The ideal candidate will have experience working with extracellular electrophysiology and building data pipelines.

You should have a strong interest in building easy to use software to help advance neuroscience and be comfortable working in teams of researchers and software engineers.

The ideal candidate will have experience of good software engineering best practices and working on, and with open-source software.

What we offer
The post is based in London, suitable for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of time onsite. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents SWC offers staff an award winning work environment with state of the art facilities an on site brassiere and access to pleasant outdoor spaces. SWC staff receive the full range of UCL benefits.

How to apply
To apply, visit 'UCL Jobs' and search for vacancy reference B02-10222. Click on “Apply Now” to enter the recruitment portal and start your application.

Please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. 

•    Reference: B02-10261
•    Salary: £54,931 -£62,903  p.a.
•    Working Type: Hybrid, Full-time
•    Closing date: 12 April 2026

About the role
The SWC is pioneering open-source approaches (such as Aeon) to study behaviour and brain function over long time scales (days to weeks). Processing and analysing this data represents a considerable challenge due to the scale and the complexity of such long-term recordings (e.g. drift of electrophysiological recordings).

We are inviting applications for a research software engineer to be based in the Neuroinformatics Unit, working with the laboratories of Tom Mrsic-Flogel, Sonja Hofer and Tim Behrens in collaboration with the Advanced Microscopy Facility.

You will be responsible for developing and optimising efficient algorithms to process functional brain imaging data including motion correction, segmentation and multimodal registration. These algorithms will then be integrated within existing software packages for data acquisition, analysis and visualisation.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Adam Tyson (adam.tyson@ucl.ac.uk).

This post is funded until September 2028 in the first instance with the possibility of extension subject to grant funding.

You can download the full job description and person specification here.

About you
You will have strong programming skills in Python along with extensive experience working with numerical data such as images and timeseries. The ideal candidate will have experience in either image registration or working with multiphoton calcium imaging.
 
You should have a strong interest in building easy to use software to help advance neuroscience and be comfortable working in teams of researchers and software engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience of good software engineering best practices and working on, and with open-source software.

What we offer
The post is based in London, suitable for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of time onsite. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents SWC offers staff an award winning work environment with state of the art facilities an on site brassiere and access to pleasant outdoor spaces. SWC staff receive the full range of UCL benefits.

How to apply
To apply, visit 'UCL Jobs' and search for vacancy reference B02-10261. Click on “Apply Now” to enter the recruitment portal and start your application.

Please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. 

•    Reference: B02-10261
•    Salary: £54,931 -£62,903  p.a.
•    Working Type: Hybrid, Full-time
•    Closing date: 12 April 2026

About the role
The SWC is pioneering open-source approaches (such as Aeon) to study behaviour and brain function over long time scales (days to weeks). Processing and analysing this data represents a considerable challenge due to the scale and the complexity of such long-term recordings (e.g. drift of electrophysiological recordings).

We are inviting applications for a Senior Research Software Engineer to be based in the Advanced Microscopy Facility, working with the laboratories of Tom Mrsic-Flogel, Marcus Stephenson-Jones and Tim Behrens in collaboration with the Neuroinformatics Unit
 
In-vivo functional calcium imaging is used extensively to study neural activity in behaving animals. The imaged neurons fall into a variety of cell types with different connectivity patterns and different roles in neural circuitry. However, although of cellular resolution, functional imaging data carry little information about cell type and therefore lack significant contextual information. We can anatomically extract the imaged region post-hoc and conduct ex-vivo labelling using fluorescent markers that bind to RNA and convey information about cell type. However, we lack a robust and easy to use software toolset for merging the in-vivo functional data with the ex-vivo transcriptomics cell-type data.

You will be responsible for developing the missing software toolkit in collaboration with software engineers within and beyond the Centre. You will develop optimised algorithms for interactive image registration, annotation, and data curation. These algorithms will be brought together into a unified graphical interface, allowing users to perform interactive registration and quality controls checks.
 

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Rob Campbell (rob.campbell@ucl.ac.uk)

This post is funded until September 2028 in the first instance with the possibility of extension subject to grant funding.

You can download the full job description and person specification here.

About you
You will have strong programming skills in Python along with extensive experience working with numerical data such as images and timeseries. The ideal candidate will have experience in general bioimage analysis, in particular image registration and feature extraction.
 
You should have a strong interest in building easy to use software to help advance neuroscience and be comfortable working in teams of researchers and software engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience of good software engineering best practices and working on, and with open-source software.

What we offer
The post is based in London, suitable for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of time onsite. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents SWC offers staff an award winning work environment with state of the art facilities an on site brassiere and access to pleasant outdoor spaces. SWC staff receive the full range of UCL benefits.

How to apply
To apply, visit 'UCL Jobs' and search for vacancy reference B02-10261. Click on “Apply Now” to enter the recruitment portal and start your application.

Please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. 

•    Reference: B02-10354
•    Salary: £39,148 -£41,833 p.a.
•    Working Type: Onsite, Full-time
•    Closing date: 21 April 2026

About the role
The Mrsic Flogel lab looking for a Research Assistant to support in vivo experimental studies by contributing to the collection of behavioural and physiological data in mice, ensuring experiments are conducted reliably and in line with ethical standards. The role includes working closely with other members of the lab to support data acquisition, organisation and preparation for analysis.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

Download the full job description and person specification (PDF) here.

About you
You will be responsible for delivering reliable experimental support, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data collection, and contributing to the smooth running of research activities within the Mrsic-Flogel lab. You will apply your laboratory experience, including working with rodents and experimental data, to support reproducible research outcomes

You will have prior experience working in a laboratory setting, including handling rodents and supporting experimental procedures, alongside strong organisational and communication skills. You will have experience in monitoring rodents and providing post-operative care, and basic programming skills are essential. The role offers the opportunity to develop advanced neuroscience skills and contribute to research with real scientific impact.

You are a motivated and organised individual with strong communication skills, who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative research team. You demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting scientific research.

What we offer
The SWC provides an award-winning work environment in the heart of Fitzrovia, with access to pleasant outdoor spaces and a vibrant, collaborative research community. SWC employees are entitled to the full range of UCL staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, family-friendly policies such as shared parental pay, and financial benefits including season ticket loans and staff discounts.

The Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture where individuals are encouraged to contribute, collaborate and develop their skills. You will have the opportunity to work alongside world-leading researchers in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with access to a wide range of training and development opportunities through UCL. 

How to apply
To apply, visit 'UCL Jobs' and search for vacancy reference B02-10354. Click on “Apply Now” to enter the recruitment portal and start your application.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. More information on this can be found on the candidate guidance.