Research Assistant

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Background

The School of Health & Medical Sciences combines the previous St George’s School of Health & Medical Sciences and City’s School of Health & Psychological Sciences. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support the delivery of research projects, which are jointly led by researchers from City, St George’s, and Imperial College London. This position is funded through a collaborative initiative supported by GSK and the Fleming Initiative.

Responsibilities

The postholder will support mixed method research across a programme of systems and policy evidence generation to address antimicrobial resistance in national and global settings.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators the postholder will provide day-day project management support for operational and administrative tasks to ensure the effective delivery of the research programme. Research support will include data collection and analysis and report writing and contribution to peer-reviewed publications. Contribution to future funding proposals will also be expected.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have clinical experience as well as qualitative research experience and an evidenced (by prior collaboration or publication)interest in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy research. A Master’s in Health Management or related field and knowledge of health systems change through working in the English National Health Service in a management/operational role is essential. Knowledge of structured policy analysis frameworks and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary research team is essential. Experience of project management is desirable.

Additional Information

Closing date: 17th August 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interview dates estimated 27th and 28th August 2025.

To apply and for more information about the post please click the 'Apply' button, above.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on-site activities.

Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George’s, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

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