Data Research Assistant

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom University College London Full time

**Ref Number**

B02-04842

**Professional Expertise**

Research and Research Support

**Department**

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

**Location**

London

**Working Pattern**

Full time

**Salary**

See advert text

**Contract Type**

Permanent

**Working Type**

On site (> 80% of working time)

**Available For Secondment**

No

**Closing Date**

04-Apr-2023

**About us**:
The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is a world-leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders.

We are in a unique position of pursuing research in basic neuroscience that is of direct translational benefit to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, stroke, motor neurone disease, peripheral nerve disorders and spinal cord injury. Our Research Groups use a powerful combination of modern non-invasive research technology, theoretical and computational approaches and a variety of cellular, animal, and human models to explore how the brain controls normal movement, and how disease leads to disordered control of movement.

**About the role**:
We are looking for a Data Research Assistant to support Principal Investigator Professor Henry Houlden and his postdoctoral team in maintaining and building flexible databases for multiple levels of access on genetic, biological, and clinical data generated though UCL research and collaborations.

You will work with the team to track cohort recruitment and undertake data transfer and upload

The role is available immediately and funded by a grant from the Michael J Fox Foundation for one year in the first instance.

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

**About you**:
**What we offer**:
Starting salary offered at £35,702 - £37,548 per annum.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance

**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**:
The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



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