Academic ConnectRef Number
B02-08907
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
30-Jun-2025
About us
Join Us as a Research Assistant at the UCL Institute of Health Informatics.
Are you passionate about data-driven research and improving health outcomes?
Come join the Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) – a vibrant, collaborative environment at the heart of UCL’s world-leading Faculty of Population Health Sciences.
The UCL Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) was established in August 2014 within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, data-intensive research to improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally.
IHI delivers one of the UK’s largest and most highly regarded teaching programmes in health informatics and health data science. We are also proud to host one of the four UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in AI in Healthcare, supporting the next generation of leaders in the field.
The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is UCL’s largest research-based faculty, comprising eight institutes dedicated to advancing health through innovative research and education.
Learn more at www.ucl.ac.uk/population-health-sciences
About the role
We’re looking for a Research Assistant to join our team and help shape the future of health informatics. You’ll play a key role in conducting qualitative research, engaging with participants, and analysing data to produce actionable findings. You’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality research that makes a difference.
This is a part-time post (18.5 hours per week), funded until 31 August 2028, with the possibility of extension. The salary will be Grade 6b, £38,607 - £41,255 inclusive of London Allowance pro rata per annum.
For informal enquiries, please contact Becky Baggaley r.baggaley@ucl.ac.uk.
For questions about the recruitment process, contact Anita Gorasia at a.gorasia@ucl.ac.uk
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.
About you
If you believe you meet the requirements, come and be part of this unique and exciting opportunity and contribute to our mission to improve health outcomes through research.
You’ll have:
- A degree (MSc, BSc) in a health-related discipline, or an unrelated degree but with relevant professional experience.
- Experience of analysing qualitative data using appropriate methods and techniques (e.g. thematic analysis, discourse analysis, narrative analysis) including interviews, workshops and focus groups.
- Experience of evidence synthesis including systematic reviews.
- Data analysis skills and the proven ability to learn appropriate data analytic software for qualitative (NVivo) research.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in managing participant interactions
- A proactive and innovative approach to research
Please review the full job description before applying. Be sure to address all essential and desirable criteria in your application questionnaire