Research Assistant

The ADVANCE (ArmeD SerVices TrAuma RehabilitatioN OutComE) Study is a large, complex prospective cohort study of the long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes of UK Servicemen who were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. Approximately 600 seriously injured men and an equal number of reference personnel have been recruited and will be followed for at least 20 years. ADVANCE is run jointly by Imperial College, London, Kings College London and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) at Stanford Hall, Nottinghamshire.

We have been awarded a grant to explore Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the ADVANCE cohort. Using advanced brain MR imaging, fluid biomarker assessments and neuropsychological assessments we will explore the prevalence of TBI in the ADVANCE cohort and longer-term effects of TBI on neurodegenerative processes.

We are looking for a research assistant to join a team of clinical researchers managing clinical investigations and quality checking / preparing data for manuscript development for the ADVANCE TBI study. You will become part of the ADVANCE clinical team and be responsible for the planning, organising and administering of neuropsychological tests to research participants.

More information on ADVANCE can be found on our website .

We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone but, as staff from ethnically diverse backgrounds are underrepresented within this field, we would encourage applications from individuals who are Black or from minority ethnic groups.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• To plan and deliver the neuropsychological assessments within the ADVANCE clinics.
• To work with the ADVANCE study coordinator to maintain brain MRI and neuropsychological assessments into the ADVANCE clinical visit schedule.
• To facilitate transfers of data/biological samples.
• To administer a range of highly specialist protocol-led neuropsychological and psychometric tests.
• To work with the ADVANCE data managers on the data flow of MR images/reports and neuropsychiatric assessments.

• Masters in Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience or equivalent


• Knowledge of neurological/cognitive/psychiatric assessments and methods


• Ability to work flexible hours, occasionally outside office hours, to meet the needs of the study


• Ability to be independent, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively.


• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

This is a Full Time and Fixed Term post for 18 months based at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Stanford Hall, Nottinghamshire

Should you require any further details on the role please contact Emma Coady at [email protected] .

Interviews for this role will be held on the 4th April 2023

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