Doctoral Research Associate/Lecturer in Health Systems - Institute for Resilient Health Systems

As PDRA, you will support the establishment of the IRHS by delivering innovative research that strengthens understanding of health systems’ abilities to prepare, adapt and transform in the face of health shocks. You will also contribute to capacity strengthening and knowledge translation efforts, and collaborate with senior colleagues to identify strategic research and funding opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and co-developing grant proposals and research projects focused on health system resilience.
• Conducting literature reviews, developing study protocols and data management plans, and supporting ethical approval applications.
• Providing technical input to partners in low- and middle-income countries for data collection, management, analysis, and quality assurance.
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and leading dissemination as part of the IRHS communication strategy.
• Supporting the design and delivery of research uptake and capacity-strengthening activities.
• Contributing to the LSTM teaching portfolio in health systems.
• Identifying new strategic research and funding opportunities alongside the IRHS senior core team.
• Adhering to ethical, safeguarding, and health and safety standards in all research activities.

Please refer to the job description for full details on role responsibilities.

Qualifications and skills required:

• PhD in a health or health-related social science discipline with a research skills component.
• Strong understanding of health issues, services and systems in low- and middle-income countries.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing and analysing health systems research, including ethical approvals and fieldwork.
• Experience working within multi-partner research consortia or collaborations.
• Proven ability to conduct robust literature reviews and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion and safeguarding in research.

This is a 2-year fixed-term, strategic faculty position spanning the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Department of International Public Health.

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as soon as possible if you would like to be considered for the role.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and/or other international criminal record check prior to appointment and at regular points during employment. The outcome must be satisfactory to LSTM, as the duties of this post will involve direct and/or indirect contact with vulnerable adults and/or children.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age or disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from those returning to employment after a career break.