Research Assistant

About us

The Research Department of Neurodegenerative Disease and the Dementia Research Centre (DRC) are recognised as one of foremost international centres for the study of dementia and other neurodegenerative disease. Our research portfolio encompasses Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, Huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia, and studies of ageing and the pathways of cellular senescence.

About the role

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join a research programme focused on the detailed characterisation of genetic frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The programme aims to provide a robust evidence base to support future clinical trials for this important condition.

You will be involved in organising research visits for individuals with familial FTD as part of the Genetic FTD Initiative (GENFI) study. Responsibilities will include booking appointments, coordinating investigations during visits, conducting neuropsychological assessments, ensuring accurate data collection with appropriate quality control, uploading data to the GENFI database, and analysing psychological data from the study.

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 September 2025 and funded by the Bluefield Project until 30 September 2026 in the first instance.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% of time on site.

About you

You will hold an Honours degree (minimum 2:1) in Neuroscience or a related discipline, along with experience in database management, working with people with dementia (including frontotemporal dementia), and working with participants or patients in a clinical research or health care environment. You must be able to maintain professional boundaries and handle sensitive, confidential patient-related information appropriately. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team are also essential.

What we offer

Starting salary offered in the range £38,607 - £41,255 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

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.

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

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.

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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