University of Cambridge
Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)
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John Van Geest Centre for Brain Repair
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in Parkinson's disease to join Dr Caroline Williams-Gray and Professor Roger Barker's teams as a research assistant in the Clinical Neurosciences department at the University of Cambridge. The lab works at the interface of clinical and laboratory science, aiming to better understand the clinical variability of Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease and the underlying biological basis of this, with a view to developing more targeted and personalized therapies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the Cambridge Parkinson's Disease Research Clinic and the regional Huntington's disease clinic, maintaining our clinical research databases.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work with people with Parkinson's and Huntington's across a broad range of disease stages from prodromal to late stage. They will gain extensive experience in clinical research, including performing clinical and neuropsychological assessments and collecting and processing biosamples, and will develop skills in database curation and analysis of clinical cohort data. They will have the opportunity to assist with clinical trial recruitment and conduct.
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Qualifications
We seek applicants with a degree in biological sciences or psychology. The successful candidate will have experience in a patient-facing role, and previous research experience in neurodegenerative disorders. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within a clinical and scientific team of research assistants, doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and clinicians. They will be expected to demonstrate a compassionate and thoughtful manner in their approach to both patients and their families, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to have a meticulous approach to data and record keeping.
Job Details
- Position: Research Assistant
- Duration: 1 year initially, 60% full-time equivalent
- Location: University of Cambridge
- Application: Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.
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Application Process
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For questions relating to the post, please contact Dr Caroline Williams-Gray via email: chm27@cam.ac.uk
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 14th September 2026
- Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please quote reference RR50844 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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