Research Assistant (Neuropsychology)

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join our team in School of Health & Wellbeing.

You will contribute to the project “SCN1A Horizons: A natural history study of *SCN1A-*related epilepsy in the United Kingdom” led by Chief Investigator Professor Andreas Brunklaus.

The aim of this natural history study is to gain an in-depth understanding of the impact of Dravet syndrome and other SCN1A-related epilepsies on the patient and family, to help inform future treatment, support and research.Study participants undergo detailed clinical and neuropsychology assessments.

The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out the neuropsychology visits with participants and their caregivers every 6- or 12-months, dependent upon age of participant. The research assistant will be fully trained to carry out a range of neurodevelopmental assessments, under the supervision of a Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist.

The successful candidate will carry out hospital, home and school visits within Glasgow and across the rest of Scotland. The post-holder will benefit from joining an established and experienced UK-wide multi-disciplinary research study team.

This position is full time and funded until 31^st July 2026 (in the first instance - funding may be extended).

For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Kirsty Hendry Kirsty.Hendry@glasgow.ac.uk

Apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-neuropsychology?source=gla.ac.uk

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