Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09180

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

No

Closing Date

15-Aug-2025

About us

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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 is in a unique position of pursuing research in basic neuroscience that is of direct translational benefit to neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, stroke, motor neurone disease, peripheral nerve disorders and spinal cord injury. Our Research Groups use a powerful combination of modern non-invasive research technology, theoretical and computational approaches, and a variety of cellular, animal and human models to explore how the brain controls normal movement, and how disease leads to disordered control of movement.



We have numerous collaborative scientific and clinical research links across the Institute of Neurology, UCL and particularly strong links with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

About the role

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We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Department of Clinical and Movement Neuroscience under the supervision of Professor Huw Morris.



You will be self-directed with excellent organisation skills, capable of working collaboratively in a team of researchers, while maintaining independent thinking and initiative.



The project will involve coordinating the collaboration across multiple sites and overseeing the collation and analysis of clinical and genetic data from study participants with Parkinsonism and Parkinson's Plus conditions, as part of a collaborative team, based at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.



You will be responsible for liaising with global study sites - introducing them to the study, liaising with the ASAP-GP2 compliance team, ensuring smooth transfer of samples and data and harmonizing clinical data.



The post is available immediately and is funded by a grant awarded to Professor Morris for six months in the first instance, renewable annually to 2030.



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).



For informal enquiries about the role please contact 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 will have an Honours degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and experience of working within an experimental research environment. You will have demonstrable organisational skills and an ability to manage workload without extensive supervision, good time management skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. Previous scientific publications, experience in managing and analysing data using REDCAP and R and data monitoring and analysis experience is desirable, as is experience in the assessment of with neurological patients with Parkinson's Plus conditions.

What we offer

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The post is graded as UCL Grade 6b with starting salary in the range 28,607 - 41,255 annum including 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.



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.