Clinical Research Fellow

The UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences is a world-leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders. The Department incorporates groups from the Queen Square and Royal Free campuses of the Institute and includes the Reta Lila Weston Institute and the Movement Disorders Centre.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to support our studies in prodromal Parkinson’s disease. You will recruit and assess patients in these groups and work with our collaborators on biomarkers studies, including MRI imaging.

The project will involve coordinating with patients and collaborators in clinical and biomarker studies, recruiting and assessing patients and performing analyses.

You will have a chance to develop your own research interest and formulate and develop new research questions. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who is planning to apply for a personal research fellowship.

The post is available immediately and is funded by a grant awarded to Professor Anette Schrag for 12 months, or until 30 June 2024, whichever is earlier, in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Annette Schrag (a.schrag@ucl.ac.uk).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

You will be a registered medical practitioner licensed to practise in the UK with an interest in Parkinson’s disease and clinical trial approaches to tackle neurodegeneration, with a broad scientific background and insight into the biology of neurodegeneration.

A methodical approach to gathering and documenting data is essential, as is a very high level of consideration and care for participants.

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.

The role is offered in the range of £39,254 - £62,398 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, JDPS, or StR scale, dependent on stage of clinical training.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-stafffor more information.

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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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.