Research Assistant - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

1 week 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
23-Jul-2023

About us:

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

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.

We collaborate with other centres working on neurodegeneration nationally and internationally.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant whose primary role will be to help co-ordinate digital and PET sub-studies within the Genetic FTD Initiative (GENFI) team.

You will also help with the management, storage, and analysis of data collected for these studies.

The post is available from August 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 an honours degree (min 2:1) in Neuroscience or related discipline and experience with digital and PET biomarkers and testing them in patients.

Experience with database management, IT proficiency at advanced user level, and strong problem-solving skills are also required for this role.

You will also have good interpersonal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.

What we offer:

Starting salary offered in the range of £35,702 - £37,548 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

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
Onsite 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.