You will join an active applied health and social care research environment at Kingston University and the wider ARC London research community, with opportunities for training, networking and career development.

The Person

You will normally hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or have submitted your thesis for examination by the time of application and expect it to be awarded before taking up the post. You will have a strong track record in applied research and the ability to design, undertake and manage high-quality research independently and collaboratively.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of quantitative and/or mixed-methods research, ideally involving routine or administrative health or social care data and natural experiment or quasi-experimental approaches. Knowledge of integrated care, child health or applied health and social care research would also be valuable. You should be able to communicate research effectively to academic and non-academic audiences and work confidently with partners from different professional, organisational and community backgrounds.

The role would particularly suit someone seeking to develop towards research independence and leadership. You will be expected to contribute actively to the wider ARC research community, demonstrate strong research integrity, and share NIHR's commitment to research inclusion and meaningful involvement of people and communities.

The Faculty

School of Education, Midwifery & Social Work

Individualisation is very important to us at Kingston University’s School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work. For our students that means a philosophy where we go above and beyond to deliver learning that draws on a variety of technologies and approaches that develop the very best practitioners of tomorrow. For our staff we provide the support they need to enable them to succeed in the different aspects of their role, including teaching, supervision and research.

Everyone here enjoys an environment built on innovation where we recruit original thinkers who are motivated to explore new avenues and transform learners’ lives.

Further information

This is a full time, fixed term position available until 31 March 2031 with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on week commencing 9th November 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Rick Hood in the Department of Social Work & Social Care.

We welcome applications from researchers from a range of disciplinary backgrounds.

Applicants working in community, social care and public health are welcome to contact the ACD London RCD Lead Professor Priscilla Harries to explore their suitability for these career development opportunities.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.