Researcher

Fixed-term (16.5 months)

Full time (1FTE – 37 hours/week)

Are you driven by a commitment to global health and equity? Do you have a keen interest in the intersections of climate change, cultural practices, and maternal health? Do you thrive in cross-cultural research environments, evidence synthesis, and community engagement?

If so, this is the role for you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent researcher to contribute to an innovative Wellcome Trust-funded international study, Birthing at Burning Places: An Ethnographic Exploration of Intersections among Climate-linked Risks, Maternal Nutritional Health, and Cultural Practices in Sindh, Pakistan.

This project critically examines how climate-related environmental changes influence maternal nutrition and cultural practices, with a focus on ethnographic, participatory, and policy-relevant research.

About the Role

As a Researcher, you will:

• Lead the systematic review, including developing the protocol, conducting literature searches, data extraction, synthesis, and report writing.
• Support qualitative data management, analysis, and interpretation, working closely with field researchers.
• Coordinate project logistics, including travel arrangements, partner meetings, and researchers and partners in Pakistan.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including UK- and Pakistan-based researchers, policymakers, and local stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange activities, including policy briefs, peer-reviewed publications, and dissemination events.
• Travel with the Principal Investigator (PI) to Pakistan to facilitate co-production workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in evidence synthesis and systematic reviews, particularly in medical anthropology, sociology, global health, maternal health, or nutrition.
• Skilled in qualitative research methods, including ethnography, participatory research, or thematic analysis.
• A strong communicator and collaborator, capable of working across disciplines and cultures.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with experience working in international or low-resource settings.
• Passionate about research with real-world impact, particularly in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

Why Join us:

• Work on a global health project that will shape the future direction of research in this area and create real-world impact by contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team tackling global health inequalities in maternal health, climate change, nutrition and more.
• Gain international exposure to research, international partnerships, and policy, making a tangible impact on global health inequalities.

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