Research Associate in Population Health Management

About Us

The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 400 experts in women and children’s health, diabetes, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease, and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF 2014 was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across King’s Denmark Hill, Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across six Departments.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Research Associate in Population Health Management to work closely between King’s Population Health Institute and King’s Health Partners on population health initiatives across South East London. This role will involve conducting research, analysing healthcare data, and contributing to the design and implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes at the population level. The ideal candidate will have expertise in population health research, health data analytics, and population health strategies.

This role is ideal for a researcher passionate about health equity, data-driven decision-making, and real-world population health impact. If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply!

How To Apply

Please submit your application, including a detailed CV with a list of relevant publications and research experience, cover letter, contact information for two references, and a brief statement outlining how you could contribute to population health management initiatives in South East London via our recruitment site. Your cover letter should highlight your experience, motivation, and fit for the role.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 16th May 2028.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

1. PhD (or equivalent research experience) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Population Health, or a related field
2. Experience in analysing NHS data, population health research, health data analysis, or healthcare service evaluation
3. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python) and/or data visualisation tools
4. Strong understanding of health inequalities, social determinants of health, and integrated care systems
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
6. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias
7. Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience working with healthcare and policy organisations
2. Knowledge of NHS structures, healthcare commissioning, and regional health policy
3. Familiarity with GIS mapping, health informatics, or digital health analytics
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held within three weeks of the closing date.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Grade and Salary: £44,105 - £51,485 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 108125

Close Date: 06-Mar-2025

Contact Person: Josip Car

Contact Details: josip.car@kcl.ac.uk