Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08672

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

08-May-2025

About us

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The 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.



Based with the Department, the Morris Research Group is working on the ExPRESS study, an NIHR/MRC funded study aiming to improve early diagnosis of the atypical parkinsonian conditions such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS) and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

About the role

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We are now recruiting a motivated Research Study Assistant to join the Morris Research Group and support the ExPRESS study.



You will work alongside the atypical parkinsonism research team to assist in the coordination of ExPRESS. You will be responsible for liaising with participating ExPRESS study sites across England, Wales and Scotland, acting as the main point of contact for the study, and will work closely alongside other NIHR/MRC funded projects that are a part of the same Rare Disease Research Network, taking part in activities arranged by the network to collaborate on research into rare diseases.



You will be responsible for disseminating information about the ExPRESS study and increasing patient engagement by working alongside the Rare Disease Research UK Network, engaging with relevant charities and patient groups, and developing and delivering various patient and public involvement activities and meetings.



The post is available immediately and funded by grants awarded to Professor Huw Morris for one year 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 Huw Morris (h.morris@ucl.ac.uk).



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

About you

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You'll have an Honours degree in Neuroscience (or a relevant discipline) coupled with experience of working or conducting research in an academic environment and excellent data analysis and writing skills. Excellent communication, project management, time management, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to act on your own initiative and problem-solve and work without close supervision.



This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

What we offer

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Starting salary offered in the range 38,607 - 41,255 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 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.



We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.



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-staff for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.



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.