Academic ConnectResearch Technician
Job number: MED05083
Faculties
Faculty of Medicine
Departments
Department of Brain Sciences
Salary or Salary range
£43,003 - £44,616 per annum
Location/campus
White City Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
25 Feb 2025
About the role
We are excited to advertise for a highly motivated Research Technician to join the new Advanced BiomaRkers Advanced Imaging of Neurological Health Clinic (‘Advanced BRAIN Health Clinic’). This longitudinal research study and clinical service provides state-of-the-art assessment of retired elite athletes who have concerns about their brain health, while gaining wider scientific insights into the relationship between sports traumatic brain injury (TBI) and clinical outcomes, including neurodegenerative disease & dementia. The study is funded to assess retired rugby and football players, funded but run independently of the Premier Rugby League (PRL), Rugby Football Union and the Football Association. Former elite players will have neuropsychological assessment, injury ascertainment, blood biomarker testing (including genetics/neurodegenerative markers), neuroimaging (3T MRI including DTI/fMRI) and neurological review.
Individuals will then return for two follow-up visits at 2 years and 4 years where these investigations are repeated, to assess change over time. The successful candidate will play a central role in developing this sports-TBI neuroscientific research programme, collecting, analysing and publishing findings in this high-profile participant group. This post has considerable scope for scientific achievement and personal growth and will benefit from academic input as well as supervision. The candidate will become a key member of the neuroscience research staff in the group of Professor David Sharp, member of the UK Dementia Research Institute, Care Research & Technology, at Imperial College London, and Dr Richard Sylvester, Consultant Neurologist at UCL and ISEH.
What you would be doing
Duties include:
- Acquisition and management of data from elite athletes and healthy control data, including: neuropsychological assessment (overseen by clinical neuropsychologist), advanced MRI acquisition, blood sample processing and management
- Developing techniques for advanced neuroimaging analyses
- Integrating biomarkers data longitudinally and across modalities and epidemiological analyses within this unique patient cohort
- Preparing and publishing findings
What we are looking for
- Undergraduate degree in biological (or related) sciences or equivalent vocational qualification
- Experience in laboratory-based research or equivalent work experience in a relevant technical or scientific role
- Computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of how to design experiments with appropriate controls
- Knowledge of neurosciences and neurodegenerative disease
- Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical procedures
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
- Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
- Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, and a cycle-to-work scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing
Further information
This is a full-time, fixed term (2 year) position based at our White City Campus.
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Thomas Parker - t.parker@imperial.ac.uk.
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