Job Description

About us

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 Schrag research group, based in the Department, is focused on the investigation and treatment of motor and non-motor features of Parkinson\xe2\x80\x99s disease (PD) using a patient-centered approach. This includes several intervention studies to improve non-pharmacological and pharmacological management of symptoms, development of outcome measures for clinical trials, and epidemiological studies to explore natural history and prognosis, with a particular focus on the investigation and treatment of psychiatric aspects of PD.

About the role

We are recruiting a Research Fellow in Medical Statistics or Epidemiology to support clinical studies in patients with PD, focusing on non-motor symptoms of PD. You will support the ongoing studies in the field of PD in the group, including contributing to the analysis of data from a clinical trial, epidemiological studies on the prodromal phase of PD, and observational studies using scales and questionnaires. You will work in a multidisciplinary group working on PD and other movement disorders and will collaborate with the Department of Statistical Science. You will have the opportunity to make the most of available datasets and infrastructure and propose your own research.

The role is available immediately and funded 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 ( ).

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

About you

You will have a PhD in in Medical Statistics, Epidemiology, or Health Economics, and knowledge of key elements of study designs used in medical research. Experience in using a range of statistical methods used in clinical trials and other medical research and of data management, curation, and linkage methods for large datasets is essential. Experience of publishing medical research, and the analysis of primary care datasets is desirable.

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.

What we offer

Appointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary

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\xe2\x80\x99 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

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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 for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an , in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

As London\xe2\x80\x99s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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