Research Assistant, Quantitative Methods (Redeployee Applicants Only)

** Responsibilities

• – The postholder will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team primarily based in the Department of Population, Health and Policy at City St George’s, University of London; where they carry out high-quality research to improve health systems and capacity strengthening on innovation and change in national and international contexts. The successful candidate is expected to conduct quantitative research, including data collection and analysis, and use data science tools to prepare and validate analytical datasets.
• ** Person Specification – The postholder is expected to have sound knowledge of quantitative research methods and their application, strong proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, R, SPSS or C), and a track record of successfully applying statistical or data science tools for research papers/projects. Comfortable working with complex, multi-source datasets and navigating ambiguity in real-world data, and it is desirable to have knowledge of antimicrobial resistance or infectious diseases. Experience of report writing and/or co-authoring peer-reviewed publications is essential.
• ** Additional Information Closing date for applications: 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
• For more information about the role, please refer to the job description.
• The selection process will involve an interview 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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