Clinical Research Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare institution seeks a Clinical Research Fellow to join their Ataxia Centre. The role offers a unique opportunity to participate in translational research and contribute to clinical trials. Candidates should possess a medical degree and full GMC registration, along with prior experience in neurology or general medicine. Benefits include an interest-free season ticket loan and subsidised social club membership. The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Interest‑free season ticket loan for travel

Subsidised social club membership, including gym access

Library access for staff

Confidential staff support services

Large retail discounts

Qualifications

• Medical degree and full GMC registration.
• Previous experience in neurology or general medicine is required.
• Excellent skill in performing lumbar puncture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a sub‑investigator in a clinical trial for VO659.
• Assist in the design and execution of the clinical trial.
• Participate in observing ataxias and collaborative research.

Skills

Excellent skill in performing lumbar puncture

Strong inter‑personal and collaborative skills

Experience in neurology or general medicine

Education

Medical degree and full GMC registration

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow – UCL/UCLH Institute of Neurology, Ataxia Centre

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow to work in the Ataxia Centre, UCL/H Agency, under the supervision of Prof Paola Giunti. The role offers an opportunity to gain experience in translational research as part of an internationally recognised multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a sub‑investigator in a phase 1/2a open‑label trial studying the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intrathecally administered VO659 in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia types 1 and 3.
• Assist in the design and execution of the clinical trial, including data collection, monitoring, and reporting.
• Participate in basic and observational research, such as longitudinal studies of dominant and recessive ataxias and at‑risk groups, to identify reliable biomarkers and develop new therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, other Clinical Research Fellows and Clinical Trials nurses to provide clinical and research input into the Centre’s programmes.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and full GMC registration.
• Previous experience in neurology or general medicine.
• Excellent skill in performing lumbar puncture.
• Strong inter‑personal and collaborative skills and a record of academic and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Interest‑free season ticket loan for travel.
• Subsidised social club membership, including gym access.
• Library access for staff.
• Confidential staff support services.
• Large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on‑site accommodation.

Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis – if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.