Research Assistant

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 creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

Background

The Centre for Food Policy at City St George’s, University of London, is a leading interdisciplinary centre focused on shaping effective food systems. The Research Assistant will contribute to the “Joined up landscapes” project, co-led by Dr Christian Reynolds and Dr Christopher Yap, aiming to enhance climate change adaptation through Nature-Based Solutions.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will support rapid qualitative research with diverse stakeholders, alongside the broader research team. The post will also help to organise and facilitate participatory workshops to evaluate and prioritise Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) strategies.

Person Specification

The successful candidate has completed a Master’s degree and may be close to completing a PhD, in a field relevant to food systems, public health, geography or agriculture. They possess strong knowledge of qualitative and participatory research methods, and have experience engaging with stakeholders across various sectors. Proven skills in qualitative data collection and analysis and the ability to translate research findings into policy recommendations are essential.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 24 March 2025 at 11:59pm for internal applications

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 22nd April 2025

The selection process will involve an interview and a 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.

Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George’s, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

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