Research Assistant in the Department of Neuroimaging

at  Kings College London

Job id: 097768. Salary: £38,232 - £42,999 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 24 October 2024. Closing date: 30 October 2024.
Business unit: IoPPN. Department: Neuroimaging.
Contact details: Juliet Staunton. Juliet.staunton@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Denmark Hill Campus. Category: Research.
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About us
The department of Neuroimaging at King’s College London (KCL) is an internationally renowned centre focused on advancing our understanding of the human brain and its function using cutting-edge imaging and digital assessment technologies. The department is dedicated to exploring the mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. It employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise in imaging techniques, computational neuroscience, basic and clinical research.
About the role
The prospective candidate will assist in the provision of a research service for the iMarkHD study, which is an ambitious large-scale imaging study looking at PET and MRI markers of Huntington’s symptoms and progression. The candidate will be involved in follow-up and completion of relevant study specific assessments, visits, and paperwork. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, coordinating participant activity and overseeing participant care at all stages of the research pathway; data management (collecting data, entering data and resolving discrepancies); working with clinical and academic staff, research organisations, and participant identification sites; satisfying audit and monitoring requirements. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the study, supported by the project manager, research coordinator, clinical fellows, and the principal investigator.
This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract until 30th November 2025.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of conducting research in a healthcare setting
• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials/research
• Strong motivation to work within the field of neuroscience
• Excellent IT skills relating to Excel, Word and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience within neuroscience research
• Ability to work within a large research team
• Recent GCP training
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Report writing and presentational skills

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