Research Fellow - In mixed-methods evaluation; SPOCKET

Position: Research Fellow - In mixed-methods evaluation (SPOCKET)
Location: Greater London

# Research Fellow - In mixed-methods evaluation (SPOCKET)
University College London
· University London, United Kingdom Posted 12 Nov 2026

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University College London seeks a Research Fellow for the SPROCKET project within the School of Life & Medical Sciences. This role focuses on mixed-methods evaluation to improve services for children and young people with complex health needs, emphasizing equity in hospital-to-home and education transitions. The candidate will collaborate with Professor Jenny Shand and various partners to conduct evidence reviews, support innovation testing, and deliver comprehensive evaluations combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis.

The position offers a salary between £40,603 and £43,749 per annum, starting in January 2027 for a duration of 38 months. Eligible applicants must have submitted their PhD thesis. Benefits include 41 days of holiday, pension schemes, hybrid working options, and relocation support.

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School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
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November 12, 2026

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About us Join SPROCKET, an NIHR/EPSRC-funded multidisciplinary Hub working to improve services for children and young people with complex health needs. Through co-production, systems thinking and innovation, we aim to improve hospital-to-home and education transitions, with a focus on equity. Based in UCL’s Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, you will join a wider mixed-methods applied health research team, including colleagues in the Responsive Evidence and Evaluation Function (REEF), and work closely with the wider SPROCKET team.###

About the role

Help shape how innovations are developed, tested and used to improve children’s and families’ lives. Working with Professor Jenny Shand, you will undertake evidence reviews, support innovation testing and deliver mixed-methods evaluations with North Central London partners. You will work with UCLPartners’ Evaluation and Insights team, the E-CHILD team and health economists, combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to understand implementation and outcomes.

With senior methodological support, you will develop your research independence and contribute publications, practical recommendations and accessible outputs that inform service improvement.
The role is expected to start in
** January 2027
** and is available for
** 38 months in the first instance**. If the successful candidate starts later than January 2027, the duration of the post will be reduced accordingly.
Interviews will be held between 27th November and 11th December.
An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role.

UCL offers hybrid working, with remote working normally available for up to 60% of the week. You will spend time each week with the wider SPROCKET team in nearby Taviton Street and undertake research with partners across North Central London.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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