Research Assistant (Neuropsychology)

The Neuropsychology Epilepsy group is headed by Professor Sallie Baxendale and has international research links with epilepsy groups in Europe, Australia, and the USA. Our group also works closely with clinical and research teams in the epilepsy and other departments at IoN, particularly for genetics, neuroimaging, and neuropsychology.

You will work on a project investigating ‘epilepsy and neurodegeneration: disease mechanisms and early detection’, which includes longitudinal imaging (Including Tau-PET imaging), CSF and neuropsychometric studies, and clinical data collected on patients in the epilepsy surgical programme at the National Hospital. The study will include retrospective cohorts of patients operated since 2000 and under long term neuropsychological, clinical and neuroimaging follow up as well as epilepsy patients undergoing surgery while this project is in progress.

An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.

The post is available immediately and funded by Wellcome until 31 January 2026 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 Sallie Baxendale (s.baxendale@ucl.ac.uk).

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

You will have an honours degree in psychology (minimum 2:1) plus advanced IT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively and on your own initiative are also essential for this role.

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.

Starting salary offered at £34,502 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

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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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.