Research Fellow - Tooting (Redeployee Applicants Only)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity is a £9 million research centre funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to generate evidence on effective solutions for reducing health inequalities across the UK. This Research Fellow post sits within the Learning theme and will investigate how young people’s participation in technical and vocational education influences health outcomes across the lifecourse. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact, policy-relevant research within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

The postholder will undertake and deliver high-quality research exploring the impact of technical and vocational education on health inequalities across the lifecourse. They will analyse large-scale survey and administrative datasets using advanced quantitative methods, contribute to evidence synthesis and the publication of peer-reviewed research, and support the translation of findings into policy and practice. Working collaboratively within the Equalise Centre and with external partners, they will help foster productive research relationships, disseminate findings to a range of audiences, and uphold the highest standards of research integrity and professional practice.

The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in epidemiology, social sciences or another quantitative discipline. They will have strong analytical skills and experience working with survey and/or administrative population data, with proficiency in STATA or R. Experience of longitudinal data analysis, causal inference methods and evidence synthesis is desirable. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a collaborative and proactive approach, and a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and impactful research. ** Additional Information Closing date for applications: 15 November 2026 at 11:59pmThis full-time role is offered on a permanent contract, reflecting the University’s commitment to providing greater stability for research staff. The role is funded through external research funding, which is currently confirmed for 24 months. For more information about the role refer to the job description. For additional information on City St George's, our policies, strategy and values; Click here

The selection process will involve an interview and an 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. The University of business, practice and the professions