Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08747

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

01-Jun-2025

About us

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UCL established the Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) in August 2014 in the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. The aim of IHI is to conduct high quality data-intensive research to improve health at local, national, and international levels. delivers one of the largest and most highly regarded teaching programmes in health informatics and health data science. It is home to one of four UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in AI in Healthcare. The Faculty of Population Health Sciences has established itself as UCL's largest research-based faculty, encompassing eight institutes.



More information available at www.ucl.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/.

About the role

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Institute of Health Informatics is looking to appoint a to join our welcoming and vibrant Institute.



As a Research Fellow you will conduct interviews with research participants as well as hold focus groups. The role holder will have to conduct literature views as well as review existing training materials from relevant organisations. Research staff are expected to contribute to education and other related departmental activities as well as develop their own research career.



The post is full-time (36.5 hours per week) and the post is funded until 30 April 2026, further funding may become available.



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.



For an informal discussion please contact Laura Shallcross at l.shallcross@ucl.ac.uk



For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anita Gorasia at a.gorasia@ucl.ac.uk.

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.



As a Research Fellow you will have experience in using at least one relevant qualitative analytic technique (e.g. thematic analysis, framework analysis) and must be computer literate. The role holder must have a PhD and must promote a culture of innovative working.



Please review the job description before applying, paying particular attention to the essential/desirable criteria, and ensure your experience in these areas is addressed in the questionnaire section of the application.

What we offer

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We offer flexible working options, including part-time and job-sharing opportunities, wherever possible. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, including: o 41 days holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) (27 days annual leave, o 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days) o Cycle to work scheme o Season ticket loan o On-site gym o Employee assistance programme



Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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 women.



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