Clinical Research Fellow(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
December 27, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Department

The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is internationally recognised for excellence in clinical care and translational research across spinal cord and neuromuscular conditions. The department brings together clinicians, geneticists, imaging specialists, and scientists who work collaboratively to improve understanding of disease mechanisms and develop therapies that directly benefit patients.

Research within the department contributes to advances in conditions including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and a broad range of inherited neuromuscular disorders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join Professor Mary Reilly’s research group, following the award of a major four-year grant from Muscular Dystrophy UK for the TRANSFORM-CMT (Trial Readiness in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease) programme.

This role focuses on advancing a quantitative MRI fat-fraction outcome measure, currently the most sensitive biomarker across several forms of CMT. Building on recent developments in artificial intelligence-driven MRI acquisition and analysis, you will support efforts to enhance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of this outcome measure for use in clinical trials.

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Research Fellow, you will:

  • Contribute to the optimisation of MRI fat-fraction outcome measures using AI-based techniques
  • Clinically assess and recruit patients for imaging studies at UCL
  • Work closely with physicists, clinicians, geneticists, bioinformaticians, trial coordinators, and data managers
  • Receive structured training in inherited neuropathies, clinical outcome measures, and MRI data analysis
  • Use AI-based software to analyse MRI fat-fraction data
  • Coordinate and manage multi-centre data collection across six UK research sites
  • Support high-quality, ethically approved clinical research

An Honorary Clinical Contract will be sought with UCLH NHS Trust, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required in line with UK legislation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Be a UK-registered medical practitioner licensed to practise
  • Have completed CMT/IMT training and hold MRCP at the start of the post
  • Have experience working in clinical neurology
  • Demonstrate understanding of clinical research methodology
  • Show evidence of effective research conducted under supervision
  • Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
  • Be able to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team

Visa and Right to Work

This role meets eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas, and applications from international candidates are welcome.

Relevant UK Government guidance:

Skilled Worker visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Global Talent visa: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Salary and Funding

The post is funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK for one year initially, with an expectation of extension for up to two additional years.

Salary range:
£51,140 – £78,670 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance), dependent on NHS contract and stage of clinical training (CL, RDPS, or StR scale).

What We Offer

UCL offers an outstanding employment package, including:

  • 41 days’ leave (annual leave, bank holidays, and closure days)
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to Work and season ticket loan schemes
  • Immigration and relocation support for eligible staff
  • On-site nursery, gym, and wellbeing facilities
  • Enhanced family leave and employee assistance services

Employment rights guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/employment-contracts-and-conditions

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCL is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. The Institute of Neurology values teamwork, celebrates individual strengths, and actively supports career development.

The Institute holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award and has a strong track record in advancing equality across gender, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation.

UCL encourages applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in academia, including:

  • Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates
  • Disabled applicants
  • LGBTQI+ and gender-diverse individuals
  • Women in senior academic and research roles

Equality Act guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

  • A current CV
  • An online application form
  • A supporting statement or cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

Please note: additional attachments will not be considered.

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