Clinical Research Fellow(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Department
The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is internationally recognised for excellence in both patient care and translational research across spinal cord and neuromuscular conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, geneticists, neuroscientists, and data specialists work together to uncover disease mechanisms and accelerate the development of therapies that improve outcomes for people living with neurological disorders, including Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT), motor neurone disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and clinically trained Clinical Research Fellow to join Professor Mary Reilly’s research group following the award of a prestigious four-year grant from Muscular Dystrophy UK. This post forms part of the TRANSFORM-CMT (Trial Readiness in Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease) programme.
The project focuses on advancing a quantitative MRI fat-fraction outcome measure, currently the most sensitive and reliable biomarker across multiple forms of CMT. Recent developments in artificial intelligence–assisted MRI acquisition and analysis allow us to enhance accuracy, consistency, and speed, improving readiness for future clinical trials.
Your Role
As a Clinical Research Fellow, you will play a central role in delivering this nationally coordinated study. Working within a collaborative, high-impact research environment, you will:
- Support optimisation of MRI outcome measures using AI-enabled technologies
- Clinically recruit and assess patients participating in MRI studies at UCL
- Receive training in MRI fat-fraction analysis and AI-based image interpretation
- Work closely with physicists, trial coordinators, geneticists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians
- Coordinate data collection and quality assurance across six UK research centres
- Contribute to data collation, management, and reporting for multi-site studies
- You will receive structured training in inherited neuropathies, clinical outcome measures, genetic analysis, and research methodology, supporting your academic and clinical development.
- An Honorary Clinical Contract with UCLH NHS Trust will be required, subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Funding and Duration
- Start date: 01 August 2026
- Funding: One year initially, with a strong expectation of extension for up to two additional years
- Funder: Muscular Dystrophy UK
About You
By the time you take up this post, you will:
- Be a GMC-registered Medical Practitioner licensed to practise in the UK
- Have completed CMT/IMT training and MRCP
- Possess experience in clinical neurology and patient assessment
- Demonstrate understanding of clinical research methodology with evidence of research delivery under supervision
- Be confident working independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams
- Have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Visa and International Applicants
This role meets the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and may also qualify for a Global Talent visa. UCL actively welcomes applications from international candidates.
Skilled Worker visa guidance
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be £51,140 – £78,670 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance, depending on NHS contract and stage of clinical training (CL, RDPS, or StR scale).
- In addition, UCL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 41 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays and closure days)
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
https://www.gov.uk/workplace-pensions
- Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan support
- On-site nursery and gym facilities
- Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UCL is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and actively encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in academia and research, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender-diverse individuals, and women at senior grades.
The Institute holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising sustained progress in advancing gender equality.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A current CV
- A completed online application form
- A supporting statement or cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria
- Do not upload additional attachments, as these will not be considered.
