Senior Research Fellow

About us
The Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, part of UCL’s Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care and led by Professor Kate Walters and Professor Greta Rait, delivers high‑quality teaching in community‑based primary care and public health. The Department conducts internationally competitive, multi‑disciplinary research focused on the management and prevention of disease in individuals and populations.

About the role
This post sits within the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Hub delivered by Imperial College London, UCL, Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London. You will support innovation in applied health and social care research, with a particular focus on advising industry partners and SMEs in the health technology, medical technology and life sciences sectors.

You will provide expert methodological, regulatory and strategic advice to innovators, clinicians, academics and health and social care professionals. As part of the NIHR RSS Specialist Service for Industry, you will help develop competitive funding applications, support routes to market and contribute to translating innovative ideas into real‑world practice.

Application details
This is an open‑ended contract with funding to 30 September 2028 in the first instance.
The role meets eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker or Global Talent visa, and UCL welcomes international applicants.

Application process
A full job description and person specification are available at the bottom of this page.
Use the personal statement section to demonstrate how you meet each essential and desirable criterion.

Contact details
For vacancy or application queries, contact Dr Elaine Kingwell [email:].
For reasonable adjustments or accessible formats, contact the PCPH HR Administrator [email: pcph‑].

About you
You will have a strong background in applied health or social care research, supported by a PhD or equivalent experience. You will bring expertise in translational research, quantitative methods and the development or review of funding applications.

You will be confident engaging with SMEs, academics and clinicians, and able to communicate complex information clearly. Strong consultancy skills and an understanding of regulatory, governance and funding pathways that support innovation are essential. You will be highly organised, collaborative and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams to help translate innovative ideas into impactful research.

What we offer
UCL offers a generous benefits package, including:

• 41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days’ leave
• Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and relocation support (where eligible)
• On‑site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted medical insurance

More information: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UCL values diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation and is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and, for senior roles, women. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award for its commitment to advancing gender equality.

More on UCL’s EDI commitments: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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