Research Assistant_IHI

UCL AI Centre; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Research Assistant to join the UCL Institute of Health Informatics. This role offers an opportunity to engage in impactful health informatics research, analyzing extensive hospital procedure data and contributing to publications. The position is full-time, hybrid working, funded until February 2026, with a competitive salary.

Benefits

41 days of holiday (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• MSc in Health Data Science is essential.
• Experience with hospital data and COVID-19 research protocols required.
• Strong programming skills in R and ability to constructively respond to challenges expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hospital procedure data in a secure national environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of research articles.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on high-quality research.

Skills

Statistical analysis programming skills in R

Experience of wrangling large-scale structured data

Experience writing research protocols

Education

MSc in Health Data Science

Job description

Ref Number B02-08836 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary See advert text Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type Hybrid Available for Secondment No Closing Date 18-Jun-2025

About Us

Join Us as a Research Assistant at the UCL Institute of Health Informatics.

Are you passionate about data-driven research and improving health outcomes? Come join the Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) – a vibrant, collaborative environment at the heart of UCL’s world-leading Faculty of Population Health Sciences.

The UCL Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) was established in August 2014 within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, data-intensive research to improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally.

IHI delivers one of the UK’s largest and most highly regarded teaching programmes in health informatics and health data science. We are also proud to host one of the four UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in AI in Healthcare, supporting the next generation of leaders in the field.

The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is UCL’s largest research-based faculty, comprising eight institutes dedicated to advancing health through innovative research and education.

Learn more at www.ucl.ac.uk/population-health-sciences

About The Role

We’re looking for a Research Assistant to join our team and help shape the future of health informatics. You’ll play a key role in analysing data on hospital procedures in the national secure data environment, contributing to one or more research articles which is currently being prepared for publication. You’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality research that makes a difference.

This is a full-time post (36.5 hours/week), funded until 20 February 2026, with the possibility of extension. The salary range will be Grade 6B, £38,607 - £41,255 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

For informal enquiries, please contact Harry Hemingway at [e-mail].

For questions about the recruitment process, contact Anita Gorasia at [e-mail]

About You

If you believe you meet the requirements, come and be part of this unique and exciting opportunity and contribute to our mission to improve health outcomes through research.

You’ll Have

• An MSc in Health Data Science.
• Experience of wrangling and analysing large-scale structured electronic health records on procedures from hospital data.
• Experience writing research protocols to carry out COVID-19 research using large-scale patient data.
• Strong statistical analysis programming skills in R and/or R-Studio.
• Be able to respond constructively. Please review the full job description before applying. Be sure to address all essential and desirable criteria in your application questionnaire
  
  

What we offer

At UCL, we believe work should fit around life – not the other way around. That’s why we offer flexible working options, including part-time roles and job-sharing opportunities wherever possible.

But it’s not just about flexibility – it’s about feeling rewarded, too.

When You Join UCL, You’ll Enjoy

• 41 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) – that’s 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days
• Cycle to work scheme – save money and stay healthy
• Season ticket loan – making your commute more affordable
• On-site gym – fitness made convenient
• Employee Assistance Programme – for confidential wellbeing support when you need it
  
  

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics.

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion

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