Overview
Research Assistant – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us:
The Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences at King’s College London is a world-leading interdisciplinary research facility based at the Denmark Hill campus. Led by Professor Steve Williams, we are pioneers in imaging the brain to understand brain diseases. Whether investigating individual cells or assessing patients in clinics, we provide the specialist images neuroscientists need.
Our pre-clinical research helps to understand neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders, showing the effects of potential new treatments. We translate these findings to improve the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders and gain insights into normal brain function. We have a strong focus on movement disorders.
About the role:
The prospective candidate will assist in the provision of a research service for the iMarkHD study, an ambitious large-scale imaging study looking at PET and MRI markers of Huntington’s symptoms and progression. Across both of these studies, the candidate will be involved in follow-up and completion of relevant study specific assessments, visits and paperwork. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, coordinating participant activity and overseeing participant care at all stages of the research pathway; data management (collecting data, entering data and resolving discrepancies); working with clinical and academic staff, research organisations, and participant identification sites; satisfying audit and monitoring requirements. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the study, supported by the project manager, clinical fellows, and the principal investigator.
This is a part time post (21 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until for 12 months from the start date or until 30/09/2027. There may be possibility to extend and/or to increase the FTE once in post depending on funding.
Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.
About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of conducting research in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials/research
- Strong motivation to work within the field of neuroscience
- Excellent IT skills relating to Excel, Word and data entry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within neuroscience research
- Ability to work within a large research team
- Recent GCP training
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Report writing and presentational skills
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
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