Research Assistant Part-time

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the NIHR-funded INVEST multi-site research programme, led by Dr David Herdman, which is evaluating a novel integrated vestibular physiotherapy and cognitive-behavioural intervention for people with persistent dizziness caused by Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).

Working closely with the study team, you will support the delivery and coordination of research activities across NHS and university sites. The role includes participant recruitment, assessments, follow-up, data collection, study documentation, and research administration, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance requirements, and study protocols. The post will involve travel between participating research sites.

You will also contribute to other research and service development activities within the Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences and benefit from supervision, training, and professional development opportunities in clinical research methods and neurological rehabilitation research.

The role is available immediately and funded by an NIHR grant awarded to Dr David Herdman for 2 years in the first instance.

The post is offered part-time at 18.25 hours per week (0.5 Full Time Equivalent).

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr David Herdman (d.herdman@ucl.ac.uk).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

You will have an honours degree (minimum 2:1) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, together with experience supporting the delivery and coordination of health or clinical research studies. You will have a good knowledge of research ethics and governance processes, and experience of supporting and coordinating the design, development and set-up of research studies.

You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, and IT skills.

The role is offered with salary in the range of £19,574.00 – £20,916.50 (i.e., 50% of £39,148 – £41,833) per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

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

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore 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.

Available Documents

• download: ION-Information for candidates.pdf
• download: 2026-06-Research Assistant (Herdman, CMN)-Job description and person specification.pdf