Are you aged 16-17, in full-time education and would like to gain experience working in a laboratory focusing on research into brain tumours? Do you know someone who is?
Dr Michod is a Senior Research Associate at UCL Institute of Child Health in London. While at secondary school, Dr Michod was inspired to become a researcher and would like to offer the opportunity for three young people to gain a week’s work experience alongside him and his team in his laboratory at UCL.
The goal of Dr Michod’s research group is to understand how epigenetic mechanisms contribute to the development and function of the central nervous system, and how alterations in these mechanisms can lead to disease such as brain tumours. You can read more about his research group here.
You can read more about the experience of Emily, one of our previous laboratory work experience students,
here.
“The placement has definitely given me an idea of what it is like to work in a real research lab, and I am so excited to go to university and hopefully continue my education to have a career like this one day!”
Emily, a former work experience student
This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience. Successful candidates will learn how to perform essential molecular biology techniques including cell culture and Western blot, and experience life in the lab first hand.
Who?
You must fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for this placement:
- Age 16–17 years
- Currently completing Year 12 of full-time education
- Studying biology and chemistry A-level
- Have an interest in laboratory science and a specific interest in brain tumours
When?
- You should be available to do the work experience for the week 30 July – 3 August (11am – 4pm each day)
- Please note, you will need to organise and fund your own travel and obtain permission from your parent or guardian.
How?
To be considered for this unique opportunity please email a CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday 18 May.
In your CV, which should be no more than two pages, please include:
- Which college you are currently at
- Your GCSE and A-level / Higher / IB grades or predicted grades
- Address, telephone number and email
- Details of a teacher at your school / 6th form college whom we can contact for a reference
In your cover letter, which should be no more than one page, please outline:
- Your motivation for applying
- How you plan to make the most of the opportunity
- What your future plans are
- Any other relevant experience
Short-listed students should be available for a brief chat about the placement by phone around the week commencing June 4th, which will be arranged in advance.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mid-June.
We expect high levels of interest and anticipate we will not be able to accommodate all eligible students.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the placement please contact Becky Birch Research Engagement Manager at 01252 418 193, or email [email protected]