City St George's, University of London
Research Assistant- PhD Studentship (Tooting)
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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.
We are seeking a part-time (0.8 FTE) Research Assistant to join our vibrant research group. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an exciting research programme to evaluate a walking exercise behaviour change intervention for people with peripheral arterial disease (MOSAIC2). The Research Assistant will complete a PhD (home fees funded), embedded in the MOSAIC2 research programme, that will explore the delivery of home-based exercise interventions by non-traditional healthcare professionals (e.g., healthcare assistants).
We particularly welcome applications from registered nurses or allied health professionals who are committed to completing a PhD. This post represents an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to maintain a part-time (0.2 FTE) clinical role whilst also developing their research skills.
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The Research Assistant will work closely with, and their PhD will be supervised by Professor Lindsay Bearne (NIHR Research Professor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation).
You will support the planning and delivery of quantitative and qualitative research evaluating the MOSAIC2 intervention, forming the foundation of a PhD programme. You will collaborate with public advisory groups, clinical, and research teams to promote inclusive research practices, manage research data in line with ethical and governance requirements, conduct research in accordance with university policies, and disseminate findings through publications, presentations, and service innovation activities.
We're seeking a motivated candidate with a first degree and Master’s qualification in a health or behavioural science discipline, eligible to register as a home PhD student. You will have experience in planning and/or delivering clinical research, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and an understanding of the University's Equality Act and public sector equality responsibilities.
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Please note applicants must be eligible and willing to register as a home PhD student by 1 February 2027.
Closing date for applications: 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm
The selection process will involve an interview with a panel and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
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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