APPLICATION DETAILS:

• The position is available from 15th September 2025 and is a fixed term contract with external funding until 30th of June 2026 in the first instance.
• Appointment will be for a Research Fellow Grade 7: £44,480 -£51,860( incl London allowance, pro rata). Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B: £38,607 - £41,255 (incl London allowance, pro rata), with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
• This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.

Application Process:.

• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the development and testing of behavioural vignettes to explore help-seeking barriers.
• Develop novel mixed methods research including co-design workshops, interviews and surveys using eye tracking and facial expression measures to supplement self-reported data.
• Collaborate with patients, public panels, and healthcare professionals through co-design workshops and simulations.
• Drive inclusive recruitment strategies via online platforms and mobile research units.
• Analyse data and publish findings in high-impact journals.
• Coordinate public engagement and dissemination activities to ensure research reaches those who need it most.

As 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 and expenses
• 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 insuranc