Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to participate in the image analysis activities of the Dementia Research Centre, UCL Institute of Neurology, in particular for a neuroimaging sub-study investigating 500 members of the MRC Lifelong Health and Ageing 1946 Birth Cohort. Tasks will include segmentation, registration and quantification of cerebral atrophy from MRI scans, as well as image quality control over various MR modalities such as volumetric T1, DTI and fMRI. In addition, the post holder will provide technical support to the team and assist the Trials Software Development Manager as required. Applicants should have an honours degree (min 2:1) in a relevant scientific discipline, and advanced user level IT proficiency. Familiarity in one or more of script writing (python, perl, bash), SQL, web technologies (PHP, HTML) or traditional languages (C, C++) is essential, as is an interest in developing his/her technical skill, and a commitment to supporting high quality research. The ability to prepare and deliver written and verbal reports of the work and research conducted is also a requirement. Experience of UNIX/LINUX, an understanding of research methodology and experience of brain MR image analysis is desirable. The post is available from January 2015 and is funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK for one year in the first instance. You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment - www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs where you can download the job description and person specification using ref: 1444538. (You must use the 'current employment opportunities at UCL' search, https://static.wcn.co.uk/company/ucl/search_engine.html ) For queries relating to the application process please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email:ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).