Research Assistant

About us

The Research Department of Neurodegenerative Disease is recognised as one of the foremost international centres for the study of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Based in the department is the UCL Dementia Research Centre (DRC), 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 are seeking a Research Assistant to join our Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) research team at the DRC, while primarily supporting a broader research programme focused on capturing the full spectrum of FTD-MND features using digital technologies.

This role will focus on validating digital biomarkers in motor neurone disease (MND), with the aim of building a robust evidence base to support their use in future clinical trials. You will play a key role in setting up and delivering a multi-centre study across UK MND clinics.

Your responsibilities will include working closely with local sites to support study set-up and delivery, onboarding participants, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring they understand study procedures, and coordinating the shipment and set-up of digital devices. You will also be responsible for maintaining high-quality data through ongoing monitoring, quality control, and database management. In addition, you will support the local testing and validation of digital and cognitive assessments.

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

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

The role is available from 01 June 2026 and funded by the Motor Neuron Disease Association until 30 September 2027 in the first instance.

For a full job description please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-10534. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

About you

You will hold a BSc in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related subject, and have a good working knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases including biomarkers and the underlying causes of FTD and MND. You will have strong coding, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside experience of assessing cognition and digital biomarkers and of working with participants or patients in a clinical research or healthcare environment.

What we offer

Starting salary offered in the range £39,148 - £41,833 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.

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