<p>Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 31 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No</p><h2>Offer Description</h2><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>The Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, in the School of Academic Psychiatry at IoPPN, is one of Europe’s largest research groups and one of the few teams in the world bringing together leading experts in brain development. We believe it is essential to investigate the determinants of normal development and we bring together expertise in basic animal models, the latest neuroimaging techniques and the social sciences. We study the epidemiology, clinical aspects, neurobiology and psychopharmacology of neurodevelopmental across the lifespan. Within the department, The LonDowns team investigatesaging-related issues in individuals with Down syndrome, including Alzheimer\'s disease, using neuroimaging, plasma biomarkers, and longitudinal clinical assessments. We also conduct clinical trials of treatment.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>The Research Assistant will play key a role in the delivery and operational running of research studies concerning Alzheimer’s disease in Down syndrome. This includes recruiting participants, conducting assessments, analysing data, as well as helping with organisational and practical tasks such as organising project meetings between the research team and other stakeholders. There will also be elements of data curation, management, and analysis, supported by other members of the team.</p><p>The successful candidate will hold a science or healthcare related degree (2:1 or above), demonstrate a familiarity with statistical software packages and quantitative analysis techniques, and be able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups and multi-disciplinary teams.</p><p>This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026.</p><p>To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>A Science or healthcare-related first degree (minimum 2:1)</li><li>Demonstrated interest in working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions and/or in clinical informatics</li><li>Familiarity with statistical software packages, data management, and quantitative analysis techniques</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills applied across a range of different contexts</li><li>An in-depth understanding of confidentiality and protocols for ethics and data management and protection</li><li>Highly organized and effective in time management and prioritization skills</li><li>Capable of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team</li><li>Ability to show initiative and respond flexibly to research problems as they arise</li><li>Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions and/or their carers and supporters, either in clinical or research settings</li><li>Scientific publications (journal publications or conference abstracts)</li><li>Advanced skills in quantitative research methods</li><li>Evidence of project co-ordination</li></ul><p><strong>Downloading a copy of our Job Description</strong></p><p>Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.</p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King\'s. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.</p><p>We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.</p><p>To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.</p><p><strong>Please note we reserve the right to close the campaign down earlier than advertised if we receive a sufficient amount of applications.</strong></p><p>Interviews are due to be held on 12 September 2025.</p><p><strong>Grade and Salary:</strong>£39,076 - £41,761 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance<br><br><strong>Job ID:</strong>123349<br><br><strong>Close Date:</strong>31-Aug-2025<br><br><strong>Contact Person:</strong>Professor Andre Strydom<br><br><strong>Contact Details:</strong>Andre.Strydom@kcl.ac.uk</p> #J-18808-Ljbffr