Clinical Research Fellow

The Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences (DCMN), based in the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (ION), 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 incorporates groups from the Queen Square and Royal Free campuses of the Institute and includes the Reta Lila Weston Institute and the Movement Disorders Centre.

The post is based in the at the UCL Movement Disorders Centre within DCMN, the Royal Free Hospital, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), and is part of a well-established multi-disciplinary research and clinical team. Together, NHNN and ION are regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK.

You will work on a research project related to the improved understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders and will develop and execute research in Parkinson’s disease biology related to the analysis of genetics and pathology, under the supervision of Professor Huw Morris. The project will include training in data analysis related to biomarkers, genetics and pathology data. The project is linked to the Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program and you will also work on supporting the broader aims of GP2 in liaising with clinicians and researchers on a global basis with the aim of integrating and generating clinical, genetic and biomarker data in the GP2 project and supporting translational movement disorders research  post may be suitable for a clinician who is planning to apply for a personal research fellowship or undertake a higher degree (PhD).

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

The post is available immediately and is funded by research grants awarded to Professor Huw Morris’ research programme for 12 months in the first instance.

You will be a registered medical practitioner licensed to practise in the UK and have experience in clinical and/or basic science research and good clinical skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to act on your own initiative and strong problem-solving abilities. A high level of consideration and care for participants, an interest in neurogenetics, and an interest in developing disease modifying treatments for patients with movement disorders/neurodegenerative disease/Parkinson’s disease is also required for this role.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

The role is offered in the range of £52,748 - £81,260 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, RDPS, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.

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

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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.

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