Research Assistant /Doctoral Student

We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant/funded Doctoral Student to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers. Together, we will deliver an ambitious research project that co-designs a digital intervention to increase physical activity for people with peripheral artery disease. 

The post holder will be expected to be eligible for and complete a fully funded 3-year PhD studentship at City St George’s, University of London. This post is funded by Professor Lindsay Bearne’s National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Professorship. It is at the forefront of the UK governments drive to implement digital health technologies in community and neighbourhood services. 

The research assistant will work closely with, and be supervised by, Professor Lindsay Bearne (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation), Professor Tess Harris (Primary Care Research and Dr Tomas Vetrovsky (Digital Health Innovation). The post holder will also support related projects delivered by the wider research team, when required. 

We’d like to hear from candidates with experience of clinical research, knowledge of behaviour change/psychologically informed health interventions and commitment and enthusiasm to complete a PhD.

We particularly welcome applications from registered nurses or allied health professionals

Key attributes of the successful applicant include

• A first and master’s degree in health or behaviour sciences 
• Experience of planning and delivering clinical research 
• Experience of behaviour change/psychologically informed health interventions in clinical populations
• Eligibility for and enthusiasm to complete a full time PhD
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self-starter with ability to work as part of a team

The post holder will be based on City St Georges Tooting Campus.

The appointment will be made at AFC Band 6 or CSG 5B depending on experience and clinical status. Relevant salary scales are:

• AFC Band 6   £38,682 plus £7,736 High-cost area supplement per annum 
• City St George’s Grade 5B  starting salary £39,906- 41,064 per annum  

Salary placement will be determined according to skills, experience, qualifications and clinical status, in line with institutional and NHS pay frameworks.

For further information about this position and to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences 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

Please quote reference: 454-25-R

Closing date: Sunday 4 January 2026 

Interview date: To be confirmed 

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