Clinical Research Fellow(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Department
The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is internationally recognised for excellence in both clinical care and translational research across spinal cord and neuromuscular disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together clinicians, geneticists, imaging scientists, and laboratory researchers with a shared mission: to understand disease mechanisms and translate discoveries into effective therapies.
Our work has a direct impact on conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inherited and acquired neuromuscular disorders.
About the Fellowship
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to join the research group led by Professor Mary Reilly, following the award of a major four-year grant from Muscular Dystrophy UK for the project Trial Readiness in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (TRANSFORM-CMT).
This role sits at the interface of clinical neurology, advanced imaging, and data science. The fellowship focuses on optimising a highly sensitive MRI fat-fraction outcome measure, using emerging artificial intelligence technologies to improve accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in clinical trials for CMT.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Research Fellow, you will:
- Contribute to the development and validation of advanced MRI fat-fraction outcome measures
- Work closely with physicists, clinicians, geneticists, bioinformaticians, trial coordinators, and data managers
- Recruit, assess, and clinically evaluate patients participating in MRI studies at UCL
- Receive structured training in inherited neuropathies, clinical outcome measures, MRI analysis, and genetic interpretation
- Use AI-based software tools to analyse MRI fat-fraction data
- Coordinate data collection and management across six collaborating UK research centres
- Support high-quality research delivery in accordance with clinical governance and ethical standards
- You will also be supported in developing your academic and clinical research profile within a world-leading neurological research environment.
Clinical Requirements
An Honorary Clinical Contract will be sought with UCLH NHS Trust. This appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with UK safeguarding requirements
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
By the start of the post, you must:
Be a registered medical practitioner licensed to practise in the UK with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Have completed Core / Internal Medicine Training (CMT/IMT)
- Hold MRCP
- Demonstrate experience in clinical neurology
- Show evidence of involvement in research conducted under supervision
- Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Visa and Immigration
This role meets eligibility criteria for UK visa sponsorship. Applications are welcomed from international candidates requiring immigration permission under:
Salary and Benefits
The post is offered on the CL, RDPS, or StR scale, depending on NHS contract status and stage of training.
Salary range: £51,140 – £78,670 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance)
Benefits include:
- 41 days’ leave per year (annual leave, bank holidays, and closure days)
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
- Immigration loan and season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site nursery and gym
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Flexible Working
Applications for part-time, flexible, or job-share working arrangements will be considered wherever operationally feasible.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive, and equitable working environment. Our policies align with the Equality Act 2010, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants and staff
We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in academic medicine and research leadership.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A current CV
- An online application form
- A supporting statement or cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria
- Additional attachments will not be considered.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Mary Reilly.
For application support or reasonable adjustments, contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team.
