Institute of Neurology
Clinical Research Associate
Dementia Research Centre
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Associate at the Dementia Research Centre, Institute of Neurology, UCL, Queen Square.

A key aim of our research is the identification of outcome measures for clinical trials for presymptomatic gene carriers and patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Trials in FTLD are challenging due to the lack of biomarkers to track disease progression. This clinically based project is part of an ongoing research programme funded by the Medical Research Council UK to identify such markers, in a detailed longitudinal MRI, clinical and neuropsychological study of individuals with FTLD.

The post will provide research training in longitudinal brain imaging and clinical assessment of patients with cognitive disorders with the opportunity to be involved in neuropsychological, neurogenetic, neuroimaging and other biomarker research in the group. The post will provide unique training in the neuroimaging and neurobiology of FTLD and related disorders and a broad grounding in clinical cognitive neurology at the linked National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Applicants should hold GMC Registration, have previous experience in neurology as an SHO or equivalent, and be able to demonstrate a record of academic clinical excellence. Enthusiasm, the ability to be self-organised, an enquiring mind, and good clinical skills are all advantageous.

The post is funded for one year only, however the post-holder will be encouraged and assisted to develop their own research interests as a potential platform to a subsequent higher degree.

Starting salary on the Clinical Academic scale in the range £29,364 - £37,413 pa plus £2,572 London Allowance, superannuable under the Universities' Superannuation Scheme (USS) or, subject to eligibility, the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (NHSSS).
Further details: http://www.dementia.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Job%20Vacancies.htm

If you experience problems downloading the form or do not have internet access this can be obtained from:

Anne Parnell, 020 7676 2040, email aparnell@drc.ion.ucl.ac.uk.

If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Informal inquiries welcome to Dr Jason Warren, 0207 829 8773