Research Fellow - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref Number
B

Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support

Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location
London

Working Pattern
Full time

Salary
See advert text

Contract Type
Permanent

Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)

Available For Secondment
No

Closing Date
02-Mar-2023

About us:

The Dementia Research Centre (DRC) is based in the Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, which is recognised as one of foremost international centres for the study of dementia and other neurodegenerative disease.

The DRC is a multidisciplinary research centre with the overarching aim of improving the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with dementia and the support for their families.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join our team focusing on identifying biomarkers in the dementias.

You will work with the team to develop and analyse digital biomarkers for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) including development of phone-and tablet-based cognitive markers and measures of cognition using eye-tracking, as well novel digital measures of motor dysfunction.

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

The role is available from May 2023 and funded by a grant from the Bluefield Project for one year in the first instance.

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you:

You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in neuroscience research and a good working knowledge of neurodegenerative disease and underlying causes of FTD.

You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and will have demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to manage a cycle of projects from inception to completion.

Experience of developing digital biomarkers in FTD, testing them in patients, and performing appropriate statistical analyses of digital biomarker data are also required for this role.

What we offer:

The role is offered with a starting salary of £38,308 per annum including London Allowance, on the UCL Grade 7.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £34,502 - £36,348 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

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
Onsite gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
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; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities.

The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.