Research Assistant in Food & Health (Quantitative)

1000scholars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days

Pension Scheme

Job summary

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) invites applications for a Research Assistant in Food & Health (Quantitative) in London. The role supports the Food for Thought Wellcome Trust Fellowship, focusing on links between food insecurity, food aid use and mental health.

The post is full time (35 hours per week), fixed-term to 29 April 2027, on LSHTM's grade 5 scale (£39,984–£45,728 per annum, including London Weighting). On-site in London with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Relevant first degree in public health, social policy, sociology or related field.
• Experience and skills in quantitative data analysis.
• Interest in food insecurity, poverty, health and policy.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Public health

Food insecurity research

Policy relevance

Research methods

Education

Relevant first degree in public health or related field

Job description

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

Research Assistant in Food & Health (Quantitative)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic researcher to join the Department of Public Health, Environments and Society to support the work of Food for Thought, a Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship, held by Dr Maddy Power, aimed at better understanding links between food insecurity, food aid use, and mental health.

The successful candidate will have a relevant first degree in the field of or related to public health, social policy, sociology, social research methods. They will also have skills and experience in quantitative data analysis, and an interest in food insecurity, poverty, health, and policy. A background in public health, as applied to food and/or poverty would be useful. Further particulars are included in the job description.

LSHTM operates a Hybrid Working Framework which, alongside agreed service requirements, enables teams to work more flexibly where the role allows - promoting wellbeing and a better work/life balance.

Please note that roles based in London are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week.

The post is full time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term until 29 April 2027.

The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is available from 01 October 2026.

The salary will be on the LSHTM scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984 - £45,728 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Further Details

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

£39,984 to £45,728 per annum pro rata inclusive