Research Assistant, Nutrition & Food Systems Analytics

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days (pro rata)

Wellbeing days

Pension scheme

Job summary

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is seeking a Research Assistant for the ANH Academy Science-Policy Platform. You will analyze and synthesize research on agriculture and food systems to improve nutrition, identify timely topics, and produce analytical summaries.

You will collaborate with national and international groups and contribute to disseminating research outputs. The role is full-time, 1.0 FTE, fixed term until 30 April 2028, with a pro rata salary on LSHTM's Grade

Qualifications

• First degree in Economics or related field.
• Experience conducting advanced quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Undertake analysis and synthesis of research in agriculture and food systems for improved nutrition.
• Identify and research issues of current or potential interest to ANH Academy Science-Policy Platform.
• Produce critical analyses and summaries and work on systematic reviews.
• Draft and disseminate various types of research documents and monitor new developments.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Research

Systematic reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Job description

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is seeking a Research Assistant for the ANH Academy Science-Policy Platform. You will analyze and synthesize research on agriculture and food systems to improve nutrition, identify timely topics, and produce analytical summaries.

You will collaborate with national and international groups and contribute to disseminating research outputs. The role is full-time, 1.0 FTE, fixed term until 30 April 2028, with a pro rata salary on LSHTM's Grade