About usOver the past 30 years, the Department of Imaging Neuroscience, home to the internationally renowned Functional Imaging Laboratory (FIL), has pioneered the development and application of imaging techniques to advance our understanding of the human brain. It continues to play a leading role in progressing and transforming research in many areas of neuroscience. The Department hosts multiple large-scale collaborative grants including the Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platform for Naturalistic Neuroimaging, and the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research.About the roleParkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative condition. It is highly variable in presentation and progression and begins between 10-20 years before it is diagnosed. Currently, it is not possible to identify preclinical PD or accurately predict the rate of progression once an individual is diagnosed.The “Quantitative MRI for Anatomical Phenotyping in Parkinson’s disease” (qMAP-PD) study is a longitudinal observational study lead by Dr Christian Lambert. It aims to better understand the inter-individual variability in early and pre-clinical Parkinson’s disease by combining state-of-the-art anatomical MRI imaging methods, genetics, highly detailed clinical assessments (deep phenotyping) coupled with advanced methodological techniques for multiscale analysis and single subject inference.We are now recruiting a Research Assistant to undertake high quality research combining neuroimaging, advanced computational anatomy, genetics and machine learning. Key responsibilities will be to recruit and assess study participants, coordinate study logistics, perform neuropsychiatric assessments, and to prepare and analyse data for publications and presentations at international conferences and internal meetings. You will be a key member of Dr Lambert’s team and will gain substantial experience and training by working on novel clinical research at the intersection between advanced computational anatomy, quantitative MRI, neurodegeneration and inter-individual variability.The post is available immediately and is funded by the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation until 31 October 2027, or for two years, whichever is sooner, in the first instance.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 ( ).Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Christian Lambert ( ).We expect to hold interviews on 29 September 2025.A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.About youYou’ll have an honours degree (minimum 2:1) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline, coupled with a very high level of consideration and care for patients and research volunteers and experience of undertaking neuropsychological testing assessments in adult populations. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills are required for this role, as is prior experience in coordinating or supporting study logistics including experience of recruiting and assessing participants from clinical populations.This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.What we offerStarting salary offered in the range £39,148 - £41,833 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
On-site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
Visit to find out more.We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe 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 for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an , 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.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.Available documents
