Clinical Research Fellow (NgTP & Cloud SILK study)

About us

The Research Department of Neurodegenerative Disease is recognised as internationally leading in the study of neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia and related disorders.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to work on an early phase clinical trial of a candidate disease modifying therapy in familial and sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. This study will use the Stable Isotope labelling kinetics (SILK) technique to track tau kinetics in vivo. You will have the opportunity to carry out parallel biomarker and basic science research using the SILK technique and will assist with other projects related to the Sigrid Rausing Neurogenetic therapies programme.

You will also join our busy weekly specialist cognitive disorder clinic at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, with a satellite clinic at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent.

An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.

The role is available from 01 June 23 and is funded by the Neurogenetic Therapies Programme at UCL until 31 July 2024 in the first instance, with further funding highly likely.

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 Dr Ross Paterson (r.paterson@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 B02-04822.

About you

You will be a registered medical practitioner permitted to practise in the UK and have completed general medical training to a minimum of SHO/ST2 or equivalent level with neurology training to a minimum of ST3 or equivalent. You must have clinical experience in taking biosamples and have an understanding and experience of genetics, biomarkers, and neurological disorders.

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

The role is offered in the range of £39,254 - £62,398 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, JDPS, or StR scale, dependent on stage of clinical training.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits; 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.

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.

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