Research Assistant in Mixed-Methods Primary Care Research (Fixed Term)

We are seeking either one full time or two part time (job share) highly motivated Research Assistant(s) to join our Global Primary and Community Care team in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. The group represents a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), using global health thinking to address local health inequalities and enable reciprocal learning between global and local contexts.  

The successful candidate(s) will be encouraged to contribute to all components of the group's programme, but will be expected to:

• work collaboratively with a range of primary and community health services across ELFT to contribute to clinically relevant research projects in women's and children's health, 
• contribute to evidence synthesis on models of care for maternal and child health in low resource settings locally and globally,
• support qualitative work with healthcare professionals and the public to identify key areas for intervention in current healthcare pathways that would impact greater health equity, 
• apply for ethical approval to conduct studies in the NHS, 
• contribute to grant writing and international collaborations, 
• contribute to global health teaching.  

Applicants should have the necessary subject matter knowledge in maternal child health, have completed a Masters level degree (or equivalent qualification) in an area related to global health research. Given the nature of the programme of research, it is essential that applicants have experience of conducting evidence synthesis, literature searching and writing for publication. Experience of conducting research and ethical applications within the NHS and global health settings is desirable, as is experience of qualitative research methods. Good organisational and project management skills are also essential, as well as strong communication skills in both academic writing and wider dissemination. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This post(s) would also suit clinicians wanting to develop academic and research skills. Successful candidates would also be supported to work towards a PhD application in the future.  

The funds for this post are available until 30th June 2028.

This is a full-time or part-time/job share to equal 1 FTE. Working pattern to be discussed. 

Location - East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Shobhana Nagraj via phpc.hr@medschl.cam.ac.uk. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The interview for the role is anticipated to be 20th May 2026

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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