City St George's, University of London
Research Assistant - Healthy Start
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City St George’s, University of London
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.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice, and has a positive impact on the world around us.
Job Opportunity: Research Assistant
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the Centre for Food Policy on a 20-week NIHR-funded project exploring opportunities to improve the Healthy Start scheme for low-income families. Working within a multidisciplinary team of leading researchers and external partners, the postholder will support mixed-methods research activities, including ethical approval processes, qualitative data collection, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research that informs national policy and helps create fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems.
You will support and facilitate research activities across the project, working closely with researchers and work package leads. You will lead ethics applications and qualitative data collection, contribute to the development of research materials and survey tools, support project communications and dissemination activities, and assist in the production of academic publications, reports, and case studies. You will also contribute to wider project objectives and support the activities of the Centre for Food Policy as required.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support and facilitate research activities across the project.
- Lead ethics applications and qualitative data collection.
- Contribute to the development of research materials and survey tools.
- Support project communications and dissemination activities.
- Assist in the production of academic publications, reports, and case studies.
- Contribute to wider project objectives and support the activities of the Centre for Food Policy.
Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
- Have knowledge of public health research methods, including qualitative and survey approaches, alongside a strong understanding of the Healthy Start scheme.
- Have experience conducting qualitative research, engaging with diverse stakeholders and public participants, and communicating research findings.
- Possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
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Additional Information
- Closing date for redeployment applications: 19 July 2026 at 11:59 pm
- Closing date for all applications: 2 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Redeployees should email their CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
All other applicants should submit an application online.
For more information about this role, refer to the job description: [https://cityuni.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/cs_recruitdirectory/IQBMV-hBJUrbR543tAH2bv8pAaSfcQF3TukPmlkTAvq4fQo?e=ib5CDR]
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme, and benefits, including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
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.
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