At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning visuals to communicate complex scientific concepts for neuroscience research.
- Company: Join a leading research team at UCL focused on innovative neuroinformatics.
- Benefits: Earn £19.14 per hour plus holiday pay, with flexible hybrid working options.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in neuroscience while developing your graphic design skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with graphic design software and a passion for science is essential.
Unitemps is recruiting for a Part Time Scientific Illustrator. This role is for UCL Students and UCL Graduates Only. This role has a start date of August 3rd and an projected end date of December 31st 2026. This is a part-time role at 10 hours per week (projected). Payment is set at £19.14 per hour + £3.58 holiday pay. This role is UCL hybrid working; remote with occasional in person meetings at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre when required.
The Neuroinformatics Unit (NIU) is a research software engineering team, building easy to use, open-source tools for neuroscience and machine learning. The NIU also lead the development of the BrainGlobe Initiative. BrainGlobe exists to create software for computational neuroanatomy, helping thousands of researchers around the world process, analyse, visualise and understand brain imaging data from different species.
Requirements
- Significant experience using graphic design software
- Experience creating visuals to communicate complex (ideally scientific) concepts
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and activities, working to deadlines and prioritising as appropriate
- Knowledge of, or an interest in neuroscience or anatomy research
This job will close for applications at 11.59pm on Wednesday July 8th. Interviews will be held shortly after.
*Please note to be eligible to work within this role, you must have the right to work in the UK, be physically based in the UK and be able to travel to our London based office for a RTW check (if required).
*If you have a full-time contract of employment with UCL, you are not able to work through UCL Unitemps at the same time.
Unitemps reserves the right to close this advert for applications prior to the date specified above, if a high volume of suitable applications are received so please don't delay applying.
Unitemps payroll is monthly, one month in arrears, please see the payroll dates.
Part Time Scientific Illustrator (UCL Students and UCL Graduates Only) employer: Unitemps Warwick
Unitemps offers an exceptional opportunity for UCL students and graduates to engage in meaningful work as a Part Time Scientific Illustrator. With a flexible hybrid working model, competitive pay, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking neuroscience projects at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, employees can thrive in a supportive environment that fosters creativity and professional growth. This role not only enhances your portfolio but also connects you with a vibrant community of researchers dedicated to advancing scientific understanding.
