Clinical Research Fellow DEI / ST Direct Predict (PPMI)

About the Role

The post holder will be joining the Centre for Preventive Neurology at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London. They will work within the Parkinson`s disease (PD) group, whose studies focus on the clinical, genetic and biomarker aspects in people with PD and at risk of PD.

The Clinical Research Fellow will undertake research assessments and investigations as part of the clinical research team and under the supervision of the Professor for Neurology and Neuroepidemiology and the Consultant Neurologist at the Centre for Preventive Neurology. The post-holder will be expected to assist with specific aspects of PPMI and related projects. These include clinical assessments, biological sample collection, data analysis/quality control and patient management and recruitment.

About You

Candidates must have a Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent) and an MRCP or equivalent post graduate qualification would be desirable. Experience working with clinical research data, a good understanding of the research process and neurological examination skills are essential.

About the Centre

The Centre for Preventive Neurology is at the forefront of international research and brings together an expert team to carry out revolutionary new research into Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. The center's focus is on academic discipline, research, the translation of research into health strategies and their practical implementation.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days` leave per annum, a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

The post is based in Charterhouse Square. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 7 months with the possibility of extension. The salary will be on a Medical Doctor Grade CT1 – ST5 (£49,909 - £61,825) per annum plus London Allowance.

Please note that Queen Mary is closed from Tuesday 24 December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Please note, the named contact may not be available in this period to answer any queries that you may have. This also includes raising any issues you may have with your online application. We apologise, in advance, for any inconvenience this may cause

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