University College London (UCL) is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Research Fellow to join its prestigious neurology team at Queen Square, London. This role provides a unique opportunity for clinicians to contribute to cutting-edge neurological research while working within a world-renowned academic institution.
The position is open to international applicants, as it meets the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship or a Global Talent Visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL encourages applications from eligible candidates who require visa sponsorship.
Applicants must be a registered Medical Practitioner licensed to practise in the UK, with completed CMT/IMT training and MRCP. Experience in clinical neurology is essential, along with the ability to provide clinical supervision to support junior staff and research teams.
This role offers the chance to engage in innovative research projects, collaborate with leading experts in neurology, and develop professional expertise in a dynamic academic environment. It is ideal for medical practitioners looking to advance their career in clinical research within one of the UK’s top universities.
Position: Clinical Research Fellow
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £51,140 – £78,670 per annum
Location: London
About us
The Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is a hub for clinical and research excellence across the spectrum of spinal cord and neuromuscular diseases. Our group of world-leading clinical, genetic and basic science researchers focus their work on understanding the causes and biological mechanisms leading to neuromuscular disease and translating this knowledge into developing novel therapeutic solutions that is of direct benefit to neurological disorders such as motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease and neuromuscular disease.
About the role
We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join Professor Mary Reilly’s team, who have recently been awarded a four-year grant from Muscular Dystrophy UK called Trial Readiness Charcot Marie Tooth disease (TRANSFORM – CMT).
The Reilly research group has developed a quantitative calf muscle Fat Fraction MRI protocol, the most responsive outcome measure (OM) in multiple forms of CMT. Technology advances using artificial intelligence in sequence acquisition and analysis mean we can now develop our protocol to be more accurate, reliable, sensitive and faster. You will support this study aiming to optimise our MRI OM using these technological advances.
You will be working closely with our physicists, trial coordinators, data managers, geneticists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians, and will receive comprehensive training in all aspects of inherited neuropathies, including clinical evaluation, clinical outcome measures, MRI fat-fraction analysis, and genetic analysis.
You will also assist in recruiting and clinically evaluating patients for the MRI studies at UCL, as well as be trained to use the AI programme for assessing fat-fraction results from MRI scans. In addition, you will help coordinate with the six other UK centres to collate and manage the data collected across all sites.
An Honorary Clinical contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.
The post is available from 01 August 2026 and is funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK for one year in the first instance with expectation of extension for a further two years.
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 Professor Mary Reilly (m.reilly@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.
About you
- At the time this post commences, you must be a registered Medical Practitioner licenced to practise in the UK and have completed CMT/IMT training and MRCP.
- You’ll have experience in clinical neurology, the ability to provide clinical supervision, and an understanding of research methodology with evidence of effective research carried out under direction.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, and the ability to act on your own initiative are also essential for this role.
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.
What we offer
The role is offered with salary 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
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 Silver 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.
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 25th, 2026