About us
The UCL Dementia Research Centre (DRC) is a hub for clinical research into various forms of dementia. Our work focuses on identifying and understanding the disease processes that cause dementia, the factors that influence these disease processes, and how best to support people with dementia and their families. In addition to our research, we also provide a cognitive disorders clinic within the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our team and take on a range of roles across the DRC’s observational studies portfolio, with specific responsibility for coordinating the B-RAPIDD imaging study. You will also undertake lab-based sample processing and analysis, and work with the DRC Research Governance Manager to develop and maintain research governance systems and processes.
The post is available from 18 September 2023 and funded by grants from the Alzheimer’s Society and NIHR until 17 March 2024.
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 Ms Suzie Barker (suzie.barker@ucl.ac.uk).
For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-05262.
About you
You will have an honours degree (min 2:1) in Neuroscience or related discipline and experience with RedCap database design and management. In addition to experience in setting up and co-ordinating clinical research studies, you will have knowledge of research regulatory approvals processes and experience of handling and processing blood samples. You will have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential patient-related information in the appropriate manner.
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
Starting salary of £35,702 to £36,611 per annum including London Allowance.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits; 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-staff for more information.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. 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.
