Research Associate in Human Neurophysiology

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global academic institution is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join a multi-centre study focused on motor neurone disease in Sheffield. The role includes advanced surface EMG recordings and data analysis within a supportive research team. Candidates will gain valuable experience in clinical research, with benefits including competitive leave and development opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful neuroscience research while working closely with experienced professionals.

Benefits

Highly competitive annual leave

Generous pensions scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for clinical research with a strong adherence to protocols.
• Experience with advanced surface EMG recordings is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Run clinical research in Sheffield adhering to study protocols.
• Perform advanced surface EMG recordings on patients.
• Write project reports and publications.

Skills

Highly motivated researcher

Experience in human neurophysiology

Advanced analytics

Job description

Job description: We have an exciting opportunity in the Division of Neuroscience to join a multi‑centre study to track disease progression in motor neurone disease (MND). The study will use high‑density surface EMG and will focus on the monitoring of patients being treated by toferson, an antisense oligonucleotide treatment for patients with a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene. The post will involve delivery of the study in Sheffield, performing high‑density surface EMG and analysing data using advanced analytics. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a passion for clinical research. Experience in human neurophysiology would be advantageous but all training will be provided. The candidate will be based at the world‑leading Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience and be part of the large MND clinical research team. The project is led by Dr James Bashford (Kings College London), the local lead is Dr James Alix. Candidates are encouraged to contact Dr James Alix [e-mail] to discuss the project prior to application.

Main and responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day running of the clinical research in Sheffield, adhering to the study protocol and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Perform advanced surface EMG recordings on patients with motor neurone disease and collect additional data as required by the study protocol.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver the research objectives in line with the project outline.
• Coordinate activities with the local PI and clinical research team and the lead centre (Kings College London).
• Assist in the writing of the project reports and publications.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world‑class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.