Research Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative initiative aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance through education and behaviour change. As a Research Associate, you will lead research efforts to co-design educational interventions that empower young people as future antimicrobial stewards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders in a world-leading institution, contributing to impactful solutions that enhance health security. With access to exceptional career growth opportunities and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in public health and education.

Benefits

39 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Access to personal and professional development resources

Opportunities for promotion and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in co-design and applied behavioural science is essential.
• PhD in relevant field and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the behavioural science and research element of educational interventions.
• Design and implement research on the impact of interventions in schools.

Skills

Behaviour Change Initiatives

Applied Behavioural Science

Co-design Experience

Quantitative Research

Qualitative Research

Public/Community Engagement

Education

PhD in Behavioural Science

PhD in Health Policy

PhD in Health Services Research

Job description

The Fleming Initiative is a new partnership between Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare Trust. Its aim is to protect global populations from the threat of antimicrobial resistance through an innovative approach combining research, behaviour change, public engagement, and policy to provide real-world solutions that work to protect the health security of local populations around the world.

As part of this programme of work, the Initiative is undertaking a project to activate Young People to address AMR, co-designing an educational intervention on AMR that aims to create the antimicrobial stewards of the future. The role will involve leading the behavioural science and research element of this work, looking to create real world impact and scale.

As a Research Associate, you will be undertaking a comprehensive review of existing educational interventions targeting AMR and background research. You will contribute to the co-design of new educational initiatives, working with the team, key stakeholders, students and teachers, and will be responsible for ensuring mechanisms for behaviour change are incorporated. The role holder will design and implement research on the impact of this intervention in schools using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

We are looking for someone with an interest in contributing to behaviour change initiatives aimed at reducing the aetiology of antimicrobial resistance and promoting antimicrobial stewardship. The individual should have experience of co-design and applied behavioural science. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in behavioural science, health policy or health services research, who must have experience of having conducted both quantitative and qualitative research. Given the co-creation of the intervention, previous public/community engagement expertise is essential.

Experience of working with young people in a primary or secondary education setting is desirable.

• This is a unique opportunity to combine engagement, co-design and behavioural science research with an educational initiative.
• You will work with key stakeholders across policy, public engagement and education, both at Imperial and beyond.
• The opportunity to work in the Fleming Initiative, contributing to its ongoing development and implementation.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various resources to support your personal and professional development.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.