Details
1116438
UCL
01/09/2026
3 Months
Part-time; 7.3 hours per week
Not Applicable
Pay
£15.70
£2.94
Description
Role
Unitemps are recruiting for a Research Helper. This role requires a DBS check (you will be working with vulnerable adults) which we will arrange for the chosen candidate. This role has a September 1st start date and a projected end date of November 29th 2026 (3 months total, though may be extended). This is a part-time role at 7.3 hours per week. Payment is set at £15.70 per hour + £2.94 holiday pay. This role is full campus based at within the UCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, 33 Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
The post is within the UCL Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology. The post will be based at 33 Queen Square. Professor Morris’ research group works on clinical, genetic and biologic aspects of neurodegeneration principally in within Parkinson’s disease and tauopathies.
The post holder will primarily assist with data collection and sample management for the PROSPECT-M-UK study (a multi-centre study which is recruiting patients with atypical Parkinsonian disorders). This post would suit somebody methodical and thorough who is studying medicine, a biological science or a related degree, and looking for part-time work.
The post holder will develop a wide understanding of syndromes such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS) and multiple system atrophy (MSA). They will work alongside a collaborative research team.
We are looking to recruit a position for 1x 7.3 hour-day per week. This position will be on-site only.
Proposed start date: w/c 31st August 2026The post is for a minimum of 3 months but this may be extended.
Duties and responsibilities
- Inputting study data into the REDCap database
- Printing study documents
- Making up blood and CSF collection packs for study visits
Skills and experience
Essential:
- A good general education to GCSE/A levels or NVQ Level I/II Administration or equivalent in at least one biological science, or having acquired substantial relevant experience
- Excellent IT skills (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email, Web based applications)
- A methodical and accurate approach to work requiring attention to detail
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- The ability to work without direct supervision; to manage own workload and display good organisational ability
- The ability to use initiative and to know when to confer with colleagues or refer matters onwards
- Excellent communication skills: fluent English, both oral and written
- A flexible approach to work, including ability to take up new tasks when required
Desirable:
- Previous data entry and management experience
- Experience of working in a research environment
- Knowledge and prior use of REDCap to capture research data
Location
UCL; 33 Queen Square
Additional information
This job will close for applications at 11.59pm on Wednesday August 19th. Interviews will be held shortly after.
*Please note to be eligible to work within this role, you must have the right to work in the UK, be physically based in the UK and be able to travel to our London based office for a RTW check (if required).
*If you have a full-time contract of employment with UCL, you are not able to work through UCL Unitemps at the same time.
Unitemps reserves the right to close this advert for applications prior to the date specified above, if a high volume of suitable applications are received so pleased don't delay applying.
Unitemps payroll is monthly, one month in arrears, please see the payroll dates here.
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