Research Assistant

The UCL Dementia Research Centre (DRC), based in the Department of Neurodegenerative Disease is a hub for clinical research into various forms of dementia. Our work focuses on identifying and understanding the disease processes that cause dementia, the factors that influence these disease processes, and how best to support people with dementia and their families. In addition to our research, we also provide a cognitive disorders clinic within the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. You will be part of a research programme dedicated to the detailed characterisation of genetic frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The programme aims to provide the evidence base for future clinical trials in this important condition. You will support the organisation of research visits for familial FTD related to the Genetic FTD Initiative (GENFI) study, and be responsible for booking visits and arranging investigations during the visits. You’ll also undertake neuropsychological testing of participants during the visits, ensuring data is collected accurately with appropriate quality control and then uploaded to the GENFI database and performing analysis of psychological data in the study. An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required. The post is available from April 2024 and funded by the Bluefield Project until 31 December 2024 in the first instance. This role is eligible for hybrid working with between 20-80% of time on site, dependent on research requirements. 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 at ucl.ac.uk). Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Jonathan Rohrer (j.rohrer at ucl.ac.uk). For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-06622. You’ll have an undergraduate degree (minimum 2:1) in Neuroscience or a related field, plus experience of working with participants or patients in a clinical research or healthcare setting. Good interpersonal, teamworking, and communication skills are essential, as is a confident and calm demeanour and a very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. 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.