about us

The Division of Neuroinflammation focuses primarily on research related to multiple sclerosis (MS), using a wide range of basic and clinical methodologies, including clinical therapeutic trials. The Department is internationally recognized as a center of excellence in MS research, building on the legacy of Professor Ian MacDonald, whose contributions are commemorated in the widely accepted Macdonald Criteria for the diagnosis of MS.

Located within the department, the Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Center (QSMSC) works across multiple areas of MS research and integrates research with clinical care across UCL, UCLH and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).

About the role

We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to support the clinical delivery of the REFINE-MS trial, a multi-center phase III study led by Professor Olga Ciccarelli and Professor Max Parmar at UCL. The trial aims to determine the optimal ocrelizumab dosing frequency in patients with stable relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

You will play a key role in patient recruitment, clinical assessments and data collection, working closely with colleagues at UCLH and the MRC Clinical Trials Unit. Responsibilities will also include coordinating blood sample analysis, contributing to data interpretation, and supporting public and patient engagement activities.

An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, and other trusts where the post holder can provide input, for which a DBS check will be required.

The post is available from 01 November 2025 and is primarily funded for three years.

For a full job description, please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using the vacancy reference B02-09572. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the position. Please do not upload any additional attachments as they will not be taken into consideration by the selection committee.

About you

You will be a registered medical practitioner and have a license to practice in the UK (i.e. GMC registration) and will have completed an MRCP or hold an equivalent qualification from an international institution.

You will have a good understanding of the biology of neurological conditions and/or clinical assessments (eg, EDSS, patient-reported outcome measures), with experience working with patients with multiple sclerosis, and the ability to provide clinical supervision.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, along with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative, are essential for this role.

What we offer

The role is offered in the range of £51,140 – £78,670 per annum including London Allowance, on a CL, RDPS or StR scale, depending on the NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

As a global university in London, we know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of global talent. 12% of the Institute’s staff are actively working on electronic data interchange initiatives; Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion For more information about what we do. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in the UCL workforce; This includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Year 9 and 10 roles.

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