Research Fellow

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 one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

This Research Fellow position is part of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship led by Dr Katrina Dulay at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City St George’s, University of London. This four-year project focuses on improving reading comprehension among primary school children in the Philippines. It aims to identify cognitive and environmental factors shaping Filipino reading development and to co-design evidence-based, contextually and linguistically sensitive interventions with local stakeholders to address these challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

The Research Fellow will lead data collection and analysis for a longitudinal study on reading comprehension, and pilot new interventions for Filipino primary school children. Responsibilities include overseeing data collection teams, developing and implementing interventions, and collaborating with education stakeholders. The role involves managing project logistics, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to research dissemination through publications and presentations. Additionally, the Fellow will co-author academic papers and support the project’s impact on literacy outcomes in underserved communities.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or soon to be awarded PhD) focusing on psychology, education, or a related field, with Filipino (Tagalog) language proficiency and knowledge of the Philippine education system. They will be willing to travel periodically to the Philippines to conduct research activities. They will demonstrate skills in large-scale quantitative data analysis and statistical software, experience in conducting research with children and families, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of language, reading, and cognitive development in primary school and experience of designing, implementing, and/or evaluating educational interventions are also desirable.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 17th January 2025 at 11:59pm.

The selection process will involve an interview. We may ask you to provide examples of your scientific writing. 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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