Research Assistant Part-time

Research Assistant

Are you passionate about data-driven research and improving health outcomes?

Come join the Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) – a vibrant, collaborative environment at the heart of UCL's world-leading Faculty of Population Health Sciences.

The UCL Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) was established in August 2014 within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, data-intensive research to improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally.

IHI delivers one of the UK's largest and most highly regarded teaching programmes in health informatics and health data science. We are also proud to host one of the four UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in AI in Healthcare, supporting the next generation of leaders in the field.

The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is UCL's largest research-based faculty, comprising eight institutes dedicated to advancing health through innovative research and education.

We're looking for a Research Assistant to join our team and help shape the future of health informatics. You'll play a key role in designing, adapting and parameterising health economic models, analysing their outputs and disseminating findings to the wider research group and through writing publications for peer-reviewed journals. You'll work collaboratively within a multi-institutional team, contributing to high-quality research that is likely to influence health policy.

This is a part-time post (1 day/week), funded until 31 December 2026.

If you believe you meet the requirements, come and be part of this unique and exciting opportunity and contribute to our mission to improve health outcomes through research.

You'll have:

• Experience coding and analysing cost-utility models evaluating the cost-effectiveness of infectious disease screening interventions;
• Applied knowledge of blood-borne virus and tuberculosis epidemiology;
• Solid skills in coding using R and experience coding, or adapting code from, TreeAge Pro;
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team – combining qualitative and quantitative research;
• Evidence of contributions to collaborative, multi-institution research projects;
• Strong communication skills.

Your application must include a CV and a supporting statement and it will be assessed on how you evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the job description. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

At UCL, we believe work should fit around life – not the other way around. That's why we offer flexible working options, including part-time roles and job-sharing opportunities wherever possible.

But it's not just about flexibility – it's about feeling rewarded, too.

When you join UCL, you'll enjoy:

• 41 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) – that's 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days
• Cycle to work scheme – save money and stay healthy
• Season ticket loan – making your commute more affordable
• On-site gym – fitness made convenient
• Employee Assistance Programme – for confidential wellbeing support when you need it

Whether you're looking to grow your career or simply find a better balance, UCL could be the right place for you.

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics.

As London's Global University, 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; LGBTQI+ people; and women.