Study Research Assistant

About the role

We are now recruiting a Study Research Assistant to join the HDClarity central coordinating team, based  will work closely with Professor Ed Wild, the Study Manager, investigators and clinical staff at the study sites, and with representatives of the study funder. You will contribute to study-wide tasks as part of the central coordinating team, and support participant-facing activities at the UCL clinical site.

You will be expected to liaise with study sites and external agencies - such as data repositories, data monitors, and expert advisors - to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the study. The research has a high public profile and often involves highly confidential information, so tact and discretion are essential.

The post is available from August 2026 and funded by CHDI until 30 April 2027 in the first instance.

You will hold an Honours degree (minimum 2:1) or have equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, along with a solid understanding of health-related research techniques and methodologies. Experience working in a clinical research or academic environment, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, is essential. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are also required for this role.

Starting salary offered in the range £39,148 - £41,833 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

• 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
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:
  Staff Support Service

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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.