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- Doctoral degree
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Research Assistant - Modafinil Study

Imperial College London -
Hammersmith

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Job details

Full-time
£45,399 - £48,876 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Report writing
Clinical research
Presentation skills
Psychology
Organisational skills
Venepuncture
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills
Research participant recruitment coordination

Full job description

Job number

MED05875

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Brain Sciences

Salary or Salary range

£45,399 - £48,876 per annum

Location/campus

Hammersmith Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

19 Aug 2026

About the role

Fatigue is a substantial problem in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet there are no effective treatments. Modafinil is a medication that can improve fatigue, wakefulness and brain fog. The MFI study (Modafinil for fatigue in IBD) is a feasibility study and will compare modafinil with placebo in people with IBD and fatigue. This is the first ever clinical trial of a waking medication for fatigue in IBD.

The post holder will support the recruitment to the study across several major London hospitals, and potentially additional research within mood disorders and IBD. They will lead follow-up visits for the study and manage the study database.

What you would be doing

The post holder will gain valuable experience recruiting patients to a clinical trial at the interface of mental health and physical health, conducting a range of mental health and physical health assessments.

You will have the opportunity to co-author publications; present at international conferences; and will gain clinical experience and research experience in both fatigue and gut disease.

You will join the Department of Brain sciences at Imperial College London, led by Professor Allan Young. The post holder will work with, and be supervised by Dr Calum Moulton, Consultant Psychiatrist and NIHR Advanced Fellow.

You will additionally work with research nurses at the Clinical Research Facility at Hammersmith Hospital and other members of the Department of Brain Sciences.

What we are looking for

Good first degree in a relevant subject such as psychology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or a health-related discipline

Experience in clinical or health research, including participant recruitment and data collection
Evidence of continued professional / educational development
Excellent project management skills and teamwork
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of ethics and research governance procedures
High level of organisational skills, problem solving and planning
Excellent written English and writing stills including report / paper writing with ability to compose detailed documents
Experience of data analysis using statistical software

Desirable criteria

GCP training and Human Tissue Act and Informed Consent training
Experience of research interviewing or using psychological measures
Experience of recruiting participants to studies and evidence of high levels of participant retention into studies
Practical experience in collection and handling of human samples, in particular venepuncture

What we can offer you

The opportunity to contribute to clinically meaningful research into a poorly understood but highly impactful symptom in a chronic disease
Hands-on experience at the interface of gastroenterology, psychiatry, and patient-reported outcome research
The opportunity to co-author publications and present findings at national and international conferences
Access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers and 10 development days per year to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off per year and generous pension schemes)
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing
The chance to work at a world top-ten university and be part of our mission to advance science for humanity
Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) based at our Hammersmith Campus. This role is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Calum Mouton – [email protected].

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.

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