Research Fellow

Overview

The UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, alongside clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, is seeking a Research Fellow to join the NIHR Policy Research Unit for Healthy Weight. Based within the Public Health and Obesity Group in the United Kingdom, the post is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year in the first instance. The position operates on a hybrid work arrangement.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £47,186 to £53,638 per annum. The role offers the chance to work alongside leading researchers, policymakers, and partner organisations across a network of eight collaborating institutions to deliver high-impact research informing national decision making.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in public health, epidemiology, evidence synthesis, quantitative methods, food policy, or a related field. Candidates need experience in conducting systematic reviews and quantitative analyses using statistical software such as R, Stata, or Python. Essential qualities include strong analytical, critical appraisal, organisational, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to reproducible and ethical research, clean coding practices, and data management. Applicants must be collaborative team players capable of working independently to lead complex projects.

How to apply

Applicants should attach relevant documents such as qualifications, cover letters, and supporting statements to their application, while avoiding large files like research papers, theses, or publications.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-25.