Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09332

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

09-Sep-2025

About us

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The main focus of the Department of Neuroinflammation is research into multiple sclerosis (MS) and we employ a broad range of basic and clinical methods, including clinical therapeutic trials.



The Department is recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence for MS research, building on the strong foundation established by Professor Ian McDonald, memorialised in the internationally-accepted "McDonald Criteria" for disease diagnosis in MS.

About the role

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Optimal Clinical Trials Platform for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (OCTOPUS) is a multi-arm multi-stage (MAMS) adaptive platform trial that aims to speed up the development of re-purposed or novel treatments to slow or stop the accumulation of disability progression. Treatments tested within the platform will largely be focused on the broad mechanisms of neuroprotection and remyelination.



Based primarily at the Queen Square MS Centre, Russell Square House, you will support the day-to-day running of the OCTOPUS project, led by Professor Jeremy Chataway and Professor Max Parmar (Director of the UCL MRC Clinical Trials Unit). This will include recruitment and pre-screening of participants, data collection and processing, and contributing to public and patient engagement activities.



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 is funded by the Queen Square Research Fund for six months 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).



For informal enquiries about the role please contact Marie Braisher (m.braisher@ucl.ac.uk).



A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

About you

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You'll have an Honours degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Medicine, or a related discipline, and experience of working with Multiple Sclerosis patients. IT proficiency at advanced user level, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to learn new procedures and techniques and an interest in research and a commitment to supporting high quality research. Knowledge of the clinical evaluation of patients and experience of PPE and PPI (public and patient involvement and engagement) is desirable.

What we offer

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Starting salary offered in the range 39,148 - 41,833 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.