City St George's, University of London
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards
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About the University
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Research and Project Overview
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us. The post-holder will play a pivotal role in conducting quantitative analyses for the project titled “Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards”, funded by NHS England. This project represents a collaborative effort between academics at City, St George’s University of London, and Health Integration Partners (HIP), a healthcare consultancy firm. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Navid Izady, Dr. Victoria Serra-Sastre, and Dr. Jack Fosten, and collaborate closely with consultants and clinicians at HIP.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support a high-profile healthcare research project by:
- Analysing linked NHS datasets
- Applying advanced statistical and economic evaluation methods
- Contributing to the development of simulation models to assess the impact of virtual wards on patient outcomes and healthcare systems
The role also involves:
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Disseminating findings through reports and presentations
- Helping to develop practical toolkits to support the wider adoption of project methodologies
Qualifications and Skills
- PhD (completed or near completion) in a quantitative discipline
- Experience analysing large datasets using advanced statistical methods
- Proficiency in Python or R
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively
- Experience working with NHS datasets, simulation modelling, or economic evaluation would be an advantage
Contract and Benefits
- This post is offered on a permanent contract, reflecting the University’s commitment to providing greater stability for research staff.
- The role is funded through external research funding until 31 August 2027. Continued employment in this role will therefore be subject to the continuation or replacement of funding.
- City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
City St George’s, University of London 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. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Application Information
- Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026 at 11:59 pm
- Interviews dates will be confirmed later.
- Please find more information about the role in the job description https://cityuni.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/cs_recruitdirectory/IQBUG8m6qIurSJiFR3K_OIguASjdyYXKuxtF4WdR8jgyiuI?e=jKfkU0.
The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
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