Clinical Research Fellow

About us

The Department of Neurodegenerative Disease is internationally recognised as a leader in the study of neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia and related disorders. The Department has a strong focus on the mechanistic dissection of genetic, molecular, cellular, and neuropathological processes that underlie neurodegeneration in particular diseases and across the neurodegeneration spectrum. A related touchstone of our research is identifying pathophysiological mechanisms and markers that link molecular pathology to clinical phenotypes of neurodegenerative disease. The Department has strong collaborative links with the Dementia Research Institute and the Dementia Discovery Institute.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to join a world-renowned research group, led by Professor Sarah Tabrizi, leading the way in developing and testing novel therapies for Huntington’s Disease (HD) patients. You will work on the Treat-HD project, an innovative study funded by Wellcome that seeks to further understanding of neurodegeneration using HD as a model disorder.

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 February 2025 and is supported by philanthropic funding received under the Centre’s Walkingshaw-Hugh Fellowship scheme for three years 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.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Sarah Tabrizi

We expect to hold interviews on 25 October 2024.

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 B02-07509.

About you

You must be a registered Medical Practitioner permitted to practise in the UK at the commencement of the post, have completed general medical training to ST2 or equivalent level, and possess a very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects.

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 £43,619 - £67,652 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, JDPS, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.

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.

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