We are one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of prions and their wider relevance to neurodegenerative disease with a growing research activity in Alzheimer’s disease (www.prion.ucl.ac.uk). The Institute is highly multidisciplinary with close integration of structural and molecular biology, genetics, cellular and animal models, small molecule and immuno‑therapeutics and clinical research. MRC and UCL have jointly invested £30 million in provision of a dedicated new building in central London for the Institute supporting the vision to expand research in protein misfolding and aggregation in neurodegenerative disease.
About the role
You will work under the supervision of Dr Gargi Banerjee within a research programme titled “The expanded prion paradigm and amyloid-beta diseases”. You will support a longitudinal cohort study investigating whether people previously treated with cadaveric human growth hormone have early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or CAA. Duties include clinical data collection and analysis, and patient and public engagement activities such as creating a peer‑support group for this cohort.
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MBBS, MB BCh, or equivalent) and GMC registration with a licence to practice (or eligibility for full GMC registration).
- Completed general medical training and the ability to work co‑operatively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Interest in translational clinical research in neurology and strong technical writing skills.
Employment terms
The post is funded by the Medical Research Council for one year, with a possible one‑year extension at a later stage. An honorary clinical contract will be sought from UCLH and any other Trusts where the postholder may provide input, and a DBS check will be required. The starting salary is £57,488 per annum (CL7.4 and StR Level 3) or £57,853 per annum (RDPS Nodal Point 3), inclusive of London Allowance.
What we offer
Benefits include:
- 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays 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
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On‑site 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 of Prion Diseases believes the greatest progress in our research mission can be achieved through a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to the principles of Athena Swan and encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people, and women.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.
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