Ref Number
B02-10673
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
Fixed-term
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
14-Jun-2026
The Department of Translational Neuroscience and Stroke is home to a collaboration of interlinked neurological research areas, each one focused on advancing translational scientific knowledge to improve mechanistic understanding, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and recovery through research including observational and interventional studies.
Within the department, the Neurotherapeutics Group investigates the rehabilitation of language and cognitive deficits caused by stroke and dementia.
We are seeking a Research Assistant to coordinate research activity for a major randomised controlled trial investigating an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programme (ICAP) for people with post-stroke aphasia.
Based at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, you will play a key role in coordinating research activity across two London sites: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The trial will recruit 334 participants with aphasia, with half receiving the ICAP intervention and half standard care. Working closely with NHS clinicians, researchers, and university and NHS partners, you will support the coordination and operational delivery of the study, including participant liaison and study management.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to translational neuroscience research focused on improving outcomes for people with post-stroke aphasia, with opportunities to support analysis of structural MRI brain imaging data.
The role is available from 01 July 2026 and funded by an NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme for two years in the first instance.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ([email protected]),
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Alex Leff ([email protected]).
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.
You will have an undergraduate degree and strong interpersonal skills, with experience of working with patients and/or their carers. You will be highly organised, able to use your initiative, and capable of managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a demonstrable track record of effective teamwork are essential.
Starting salary offered at £41,833 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
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
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
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 Gold 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.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
