Research Assistant Global Health & Development

University of Denver; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in London is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for its Global Health Policy programme. The role involves conducting research and analysis, drafting policy papers, and supporting outreach efforts. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. A passion for improving development policy is essential. This position requires right to work in the UK and offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail; proven ability to advance research projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience in data manipulation and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and policy analysis on key global health topics.
• Draft summaries/notes for meetings and conferences.
• Organize in-person and virtual events.

Skills

Quantitative reasoning

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Education

Master’s degree in health financing, health economics, health policy or related field

Job description

Research Assistant Global Health & Development

Recruitment began on December 16, 2025

and the job listing Expires on December 18, 2025

London, United Kingdom Early Career Alumni Jobs, Full-Time Job

CGD Europe, an independent, non-partisan research organisation, seeks a full-time Research Assistant for its Global Health Policy programme. The successful candidate will contribute to our research, policy analysis, and outreach relating to UK global health policies and wider UK development policies. The Research Assistant will conduct quantitative and qualitative research, writing, and editing for policy papers, studies, and reports; assist in monitoring developments in the UK and the wider development policy environment; and provide administrative and programmatic support in relation to programme activities. Examples of work under the Global Health Policy programme include analysis of how to get the greatest health impact from limited UK bilateral and multilateral spend on global health, and how the UK can provide technical assistance.
The candidate must demonstrate a passion for improving development policy, as well as outstanding analytical skills, both in academic research and applied policy analysis. They will be self-motivated and organised, and excellent at communicating policy-relevant ideas.
The post-holder will report to the Global Health Policy Programme’s Deputy Director,Pete Baker , and work in close collaboration withIan Mitchell , co-director of the Europe programme.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, conduct research and policy analysis on key global health topics, for example on UK bilateral global health aid. This may include:
  • Drafting summaries/notes for meetings/conferences
  • Reviewing literature and fact checking
  • Finding, cleaning, merging, and analysing datasets
  • Drafting blogs, presentations, policy briefs, and research papers
• Liaising and maintaining relationships with key partners, including scholars and policymakers.
• Support fundraising and donor engagement by contributing to grant reporting, proposals, and external presentations.
• Organising in-person and virtual events, including agendas and preparing papers, and participating in private and public meetings/conferences.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Master’s degree in health financing, health economics, health policy or a related field
• Passion for improving development and global health policy making
• Knowledge of the UK policy environment
• Outstanding attention to detail; proven ability to advance research projects with hands-off supervision
• Strong quantitative reasoning skills, including some experience with data manipulation and statistical analysis
• Superb interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to be a team player and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Good humour and collegiality are essential
• Applicants should have the right to work and live in the UK

Application
Interested candidates should submit theirCVandcover letter, outlining how they meet the requirement of the role, along witha sample piece of writing(preferably a piece of original research).

It is a requirement for this role that the successful candidate has, or obtains, the right to line and work in the UK.

This is a full-time position based in Londonand the post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office.

CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation