Research Fellow - In mixed-methods evaluation (SPOCKET)

Opportunita; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days holiday

Pension scheme (CARE)

Hybrid working

Relocation support

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Job summary

University College London seeks a Research Fellow for the SPROCKET project within the School of Life & Medical Sciences. The role focuses on mixed-methods evaluation to improve services for children and young people with complex health needs, emphasizing equity in hospital-to-home and education transitions.

You will collaborate with Professor Jenny Shand, conduct evidence reviews, support innovation testing, and deliver comprehensive evaluations combining qualitative insights with quantitative

Qualifications

• PhD submitted or equivalent research experience in health sciences or related field.
• Experience with applied health or social care research.
• Strong track record in qualitative or quantitative methods and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence reviews and support innovation testing within SPROCKET.
• Deliver mixed-methods evaluations combining qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Contribute to publications and practical recommendations for service improvement.
• Collaborate with partners across North Central London and UCL partners.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative analysis

Mixed-methods evaluation

Critical appraisal

Research communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

PhD submitted

Job description

# Research Fellow - In mixed-methods evaluation (SPOCKET)University College London · University London, United KingdomPosted 12 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens ucl.ac.ukSalary: GBP 40,603 – 43,749per yearApplication deadline: November 26, 2026 In 15 daysSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summaryUniversity College London seeks a Research Fellow for the SPROCKET project within the School of Life & Medical Sciences. This role focuses on mixed-methods evaluation to improve services for children and young people with complex health needs, emphasizing equity in hospital-to-home and education transitions. The candidate will collaborate with Professor Jenny Shand and various partners to conduct evidence reviews, support innovation testing, and deliver comprehensive evaluations combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis. The position offers a salary between £40,603 and £43,749 per annum, starting in January 2027 for a duration of 38 months. Eligible applicants must have submitted their PhD thesis. Benefits include 41 days of holiday, pension schemes, hybrid working options, and relocation support.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsPosition type: OtherDepartment: School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)Date posted: November 12, 2026Contact email: [e-mail]## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 5 min read### About usJoin SPROCKET, an NIHR/EPSRC-funded multidisciplinary Hub working to improve services for children and young people with complex health needs. Through co-production, systems thinking and innovation, we aim to improve hospital-to-home and education transitions, with a focus on equity. Based in UCL’s Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, you will join a wider mixed-methods applied health research team, including colleagues in the Responsive Evidence and Evaluation Function (REEF), and work closely with the wider SPROCKET team.### About the roleHelp shape how innovations are developed, tested and used to improve children’s and families’ lives. Working with Professor Jenny Shand, you will undertake evidence reviews, support innovation testing and deliver mixed-methods evaluations with North Central London partners. You will work with UCLPartners’ Evaluation and Insights team, the E-CHILD team and health economists, combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to understand implementation and outcomes. With senior methodological support, you will develop your research independence and contribute publications, practical recommendations and accessible outputs that inform service improvement. The role is expected to start in **January 2027** and is available for **38 months in the first instance**. If the successful candidate starts later than January 2027, the duration of the post will be reduced accordingly. Interviews will be held between 27th November and 11th December. An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role.UCL offers hybrid working, with remote working normally available for up to 60% of the week. You will spend time each week with the wider SPROCKET team in nearby Taviton Street and undertake research with partners across North Central London.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact [e-mail] information about the application process, please contact:[e-mail] If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact PaLS HR at [e-mail] Appointment at is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £40,603 - £43,749 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis. To be considered eligible to apply for this post, applicants must have formally submitted their PhD thesis and must either have successfully completed their viva examination or have an agreed viva date scheduled within 3 months of the post’s commencement date.### About youYou will bring a relevant PhD or equivalent research experience, experience of applied health or social care research, and skills in qualitative or quantitative methods with an understanding of mixed-methods evaluation. We are looking for strong critical appraisal, communication and organisational skills, alongside an ability to work collaboratively and involve people and communities meaningfully in research.### What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan* Immigration loan* Relocation scheme for certain posts* On-Site nursery* On-site gym* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service* Discounted medical insuranceVisit Reward and benefits to find out more.### Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt UCL 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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: Equality diversity inclusion