Research Fellow or Assistant Professor (0.8 FTE)

Overview

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is offering a position as a Research Fellow or Assistant Professor at 0.8 FTE within the Department of Global Health & Development. This role focuses on a multidisciplinary project investigating migrant workers health and safety in the United Kingdom, Egypt, and Malaysia. The successful candidate will lead UK fieldwork, manage survey and cross-country analysis, coordinate international partnerships, and support participatory research alongside stakeholders.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a postgraduate or doctoral degree, accompanied by relevant experience in advanced statistical analysis related to labour migration, health, occupational health and safety, or migrant health interventions. Candidates are required to demonstrate skills in survey design, large-scale data collection, qualitative and participatory research, fieldwork coordination, team supervision, and stakeholder co-production. Prior connections with migrant organisations and experience working with United Kingdom health services are considered highly desirable.

What you get

The position is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is fixed-term until 31 December 2028. The role is part-time at 28 hours per week, with a salary range between 46,643 and 62,255 British pounds per annum pro rata inclusive of London Weighting, depending on the appointment grade. Additional benefits include 30 working days of annual leave per year pro rata, discretionary wellbeing days, and access to a pension scheme.

How to apply

Submissions must be completed online through the designated jobs platform before 10 pm on the closing date. Applicants must include a supporting statement addressing each selection criteria individually with dedicated paragraphs. Applications referencing an attached curriculum vitae instead of addressing the criteria will be disqualified.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-10.