Research Assistant - PhD Studentship (Tooting)

City St George’s Students' Union; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to contribute to MOSAIC2, evaluating a walking exercise behaviour change intervention. The role embeds a PhD and supports supervision by a noted NIHR Research Professor, with home-fee funded status.

You will plan and deliver mixed-methods research, engage with diverse stakeholders, manage data ethically, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• First degree and Master's qualification in a health or behavioural science discipline.
• Eligible to register as a home PhD student by 1 February 2027.
• Experience planning and delivering clinical research and contributing to publications.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of quantitative and qualitative research evaluating the MOSAIC2 intervention.
• Collaborate with public advisory groups, clinical and research teams to promote inclusive practices.
• Manage research data in line with ethical governance and university policies.
• Disseminate findings through publications, presentations and service innovation activities.

Skills

Research planning

Qualitative & quantitative methods

Academic writing

Public engagement

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/behavioural science

Master's degree in health/behavioural science

Job description

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are seeking a part-time (0.8 FTE) Research Assistant to join our vibrant research group. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an exciting research programme to evaluate a walking exercise behaviour change intervention for people with peripheral arterial disease (MOSAIC2). The Research Assistant will complete a PhD (home fees funded), embedded in the MOSAIC2 research programme, that will explore the delivery of home-based exercise interventions by non-traditional healthcare professionals (e.g., healthcare assistants).

We particularly welcome applications from registered nurses or allied health professionals who are committed to completing a PhD. This post represents an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to maintain a part time (0.2 FTE) clinical role whilst also developing their research skills.

The Research Assistant will work closely with, and their PhD will be supervised by Professor Lindsay Bearne (NIHR Research Professor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation).

You will support the planning and delivery of quantitative and qualitative research evaluating the MOSAIC2 intervention, forming the foundation of a PhD programme. You will collaborate with public advisory groups, clinical and research teams to promote inclusive research practices, manage research data in line with ethical and governance requirements, conduct research in accordance with university policies, and disseminate findings through publications, presentations and service innovation activities.

We're seeking a motivated candidate with a first degree and Master's qualification in a health or behavioural science discipline, eligible to register as a home PhD student. You will have experience in planning and/or delivering clinical research, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of the University's Equality Act and public sector equality responsibilities.

Please note applicants must be eligible and willing to register as a home PhD student by 1 February 2027.

Closing date for applications: 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

The selection process will involve an interview with a panel and an presentation.

Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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