ABOUT US

The UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences is a world-leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders.
The Department is in a unique position of pursuing research in basic neuroscience that is of direct translational benefit to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, stroke, motor neurone disease, peripheral nerve disorders and spinal cord injury. Our Research Groups use a powerful combination of modern non-invasive research technology, theoretical and computational approaches, and a variety of cellular, animal and human models to explore how the brain controls normal movement, and how disease leads to disordered control of movement.
We have numerous collaborative scientific and clinical research links across the Institute of Neurology, UCL and particularly strong links with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Department of Clinical and Movement Neuroscience under the supervision of Professor Huw Morris.
You will be self-directed with excellent organisation skills, capable of working collaboratively in a team of researchers, while maintaining independent thinking and initiative.
The project will involve coordinating the collaboration across multiple sites and overseeing the collation and analysis of clinical and genetic data from study participants with Parkinsonism and Parkinson’s Plus conditions, as part of a collaborative team, based at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
You will be responsible for liaising with global study sites – introducing them to the study, liaising with the ASAP-GP2 compliance team, ensuring smooth transfer of samples and data and harmonizing clinical data.
The post is available immediately and is funded by a grant awarded to Professor Morris for six months in the first instance, renewable annually to 2030.
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).
For informal enquiries about the role please contact Professor Huw Morris (h.morris@ucl.ac.uk).
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

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
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc