Clinical Research Fellow (Rare Disease Genomics, ICGNMD-2) Full-time

Clinical Research Fellow (Rare Disease Genomics, ICGNMD-2)

You will undertake a research project focused on identifying the causes of inherited neuromuscular diseases in a large and diverse research cohort. In addition to your research project, you will attend regular clinical meetings to discuss clinical and genetic results. You will also contribute to clinics where you will review patients as part of their routine clinic visit and consent them for research. This activity may include phenotyping genetically complex patients, especially those without a molecular diagnosis. You will also have opportunity to support other natural history and treatment research studies, in addition to your primary research project. There will be the possibility of enrolling for a PhD project, and you may be able to apply your research findings to a PhD thesis, to underpin a future clinical academic career. An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required. The post is available from 30 April 2026 and is funded by a UK Medical Research Council award for one year in the first instance.

You will be a Registered Medical Practitioner (GMC registered), licensed to practice in the UK, with experience in clinical neurology and a strong understanding of the genetic basis of inherited diseases. An understanding of researching methodology and research integrity, and evidence of effective research carried out under supervision is essential, as is an understanding of confidentiality/GDPR, Good Clinical Practice, the NHS clinical framework, and Clinical Audit experience. Experience of working in the NHS, and of applying American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) criteria to interpret genetic data is desirable, as is knowledge of protocols for human tissue analysis by long read DNA analysis and RNA transcriptome analysis. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

The role is offered in the range of £51,140 – £78,670 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, RDPS, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.