Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09817

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

04-Jan-2026

About us

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Join Us as a Research Assistant/Research Fellow 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.

About the role

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We're looking for a

Research A

ssistant/Research

Fellow

to join our team and help shape the future of health informatics. You'll play a key role in conducting research on text analytics and knowledge-driven methods, focusing on public health and healthcare datasets. Duties include creating a framework for analysis of user/patient feedback and identifying algorithmic bias. The

Research A

ssistant/

Fellow

will engage with project members and support the delivery of the research programme.

A full list of responsibilities can be found on the attached job description

This is a part-time post, (21.9 hours/week over 3 days). Working pattern is negotiable. Start date is flexible - ideally 1st January 2026 but later is possible. The post is funded until 31 July 2028, with the possibility of extension.



For informal enquiries, please contact Paulina Bondaronek p.bondaronek@ucl.ac.uk



For questions about the recruitment process, contact Anita Gorasia at a.gorasia@ucl.ac.uk



Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary 38,607 - 41,255 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

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

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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 PhD in a relevant discipline (or be near completion) A postgraduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in computer science, informatics, or a related discipline (e.g., natural language processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning) Knowledge of textual de-biasing techniques and/or bias detection and mitigation in NLP workflows. Strong programming skills, with experience in applying machine learning to text Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Your application must include a CV and a supporting statement and it will be assessed on how you evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the job description. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

What we offer

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At UCL, we believe work should fit around life - not the other way around. That's why we offer

flexible working options

, including

part-time

roles and

job-sharing opportunities

wherever possible.



But it's not just about flexibility - it's about feeling rewarded, too.



When you join UCL, you'll enjoy:

41 days of holiday

(pro rata for part-time staff) - that's 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days

Cycle to work scheme

- save money and stay healthy

Season ticket loan

- making your commute more affordable

On-site gym

- fitness made convenient

Employee Assistance Programme

- for confidential wellbeing support when you need it

Whether you're looking to grow your career or simply find a better balance, UCL could be the right place for you.



Learn more about our full range of benefits at: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/