ABOUT US

Linked to the Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological Studies, the Queen Square Brain Bank (QSBB) is a part of the Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences at University College London, which has an outstanding international profile in all aspects of the Neurosciences.
The QSBB, founded over 30 years ago, houses one of the largest collections of brains with neurodegenerative diseases in Europe. This unique tissue resource was established through generous donation by patients and with the support of their families. The overarching mission of the QSBB is to advance the research in neurodegenerative diseases by providing high quality brain tissues and associated clinical and pathological data to researchers in the UK and worldwide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are now recruiting an enthusiastic Database Manager to lead on the development and management of all operational, technical, and business-related aspects of the QSBB database. You will work closely with academic and administrative QSBB staff, assisting them with database searchers and data analysis, and be responsible for data access and retrieval governance and legal compliance.
The post is available immediately and is funded by the Reta Lila Weston Trust until 31 July 2026 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 (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Tom Warner (t.warner@ucl.ac.uk).
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. 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.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc