Postdoctoral Research Associate in Integrated Care

RFCSR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London’s Wolfson Institute of Population Health invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Integrated Care. The role is fixed-term and based in London with a hybrid working pattern, enabling collaboration across health services, social care and population health.

The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary health research, develop analyses on integrated care systems, and disseminate findings through publications and reports

Qualifications

• PhD in health services research, public health, health and social care, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and research skills suitable for integrated care research.
• Experience disseminating findings via publications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to interdisciplinary research on integrated care and equitable health systems.
• Work with teams across health services, social care, and population health to conduct evaluations.
• Disseminate findings through academic publications and policy-relevant reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Academic writing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in health services research or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Integrated Care

Queen Mary University of London
London, Hybrid (combination of on-campus and remote)

This full-time research position invites applications from individuals ready to contribute to innovative work within integrated care at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, part of Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The role is structured as a fixed-term contract that enables early-career researchers to engage deeply with interdisciplinary health research, focusing on integrated and equitable health and care systems. Based in a vibrant academic community in London, the post offers an opportunity to work on research that bridges health services, social care and population health, collaborating with a team committed to improving outcomes for diverse communities.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should hold a relevant PhD (or be nearing submission) in a field such as health services research, social policy, public health, health and social care, integrated care systems or a related discipline. Strong academic performance and evidence of research activity consistent with doctoral-level training is expected.

Required Expertise, Skills
Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and research skills applicable to integrated care research, including the ability to work with complex data, conduct rigorous evaluations, and contribute to multidisciplinary research teams. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential for disseminating findings through academic publications and reports. Experience of working collaboratively across academic and health sector partners, and understanding of integrated care policy and practice contexts, will be highly valued.

Salary Details
The role offers a competitive salary in the range of approximately £38,419 to £42,091 per annum, reflecting the research-focused nature of the position and London cost-of-living considerations.

Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4 March 2026.