Senior Research Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a 12 months part time Senior Research Associate position within the Barker lab (with possible extension subject to funding). The lab works at the interface of clinical and laboratory science, aiming to better understand the clinical heterogeneity of Huntington's disease and the underlying biological basis of this, with a view to developing more targeted and personalized therapies.

The successful candidate will contribute to an expanding programme of research investigating the need for neuropsychological support for Huntington's disease patients. The role will focus particularly on collecting relevant data to compile a business case to fund neuropsychological support for Huntington's disease patient in the long term. In addition, they will have the opportunity to provide neuropsychological support for a small number of HD patients under the Addenbrooke's Neuropsychology department.

We seek applicants with a PhD in neurodegenerative diseases, and relevant experience and specialist knowledge in the field of Huntington's disease. The successful candidate will ideally have 3 years of postdoctoral experience in neurodegenerative diseases. The post holder will work within a close clinical and scientific team of clinical trial coordinators, doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers and clinicians. They will be expected to work in a team environment and to support and contribute to other related collaborative projects.

For questions relating to the post, please contact Shaline Fazal at sf618@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list) and a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

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