Research Assistant (Institute of Cardiovascular Science) London, England
Job description
About us
The Department of Children’s Cardiovascular Disease at UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science, based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) is one of the largest paediatric cardiovascular research groups in the World. Our mission is to improve the lives of children with heart disease through patient centered research with demonstrable clinical outcomes.
About the role
A major focus of current research is to understand abnormal vascular function in patients with congential heart disease which contributes to late onset cardiovascular complications. The post is funded by the British Heart foundation to 30 September 2027 in the first instance.
About you
We are recruiting a research assistant to contribute to the delivery of clinical research involving patients with congenital heart disease. The main research subjects are infants, children and their parents/guardians.
What we offer
The post is offered full time, with salary of £35,702 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. The Institute also offers 27 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and college closure dates), a generous pension scheme, access to UCL’s community benefits including lunch-hour lectures, exhibitions, and museums, as well as an extensive range of staff benefits.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at senior lecturer level. This is in line with section 48 of the Sex Discrimination Act and section 38 of the Race Relations Act. UCL Taking Action For Equality.
