Research Assistant - Healthy

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.

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of public health research methods, including qualitative and survey approaches.
• Strong understanding of the Healthy Start scheme.
• Experience conducting qualitative research and engaging with diverse stakeholders and public participants.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

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.