Research Fellow in Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Help shape how innovations are developed, tested and used to improve children's and families' lives. Working with Professor Jenny Shand, you will undertake evidence reviews, support innovation testing and deliver mixed-methods evaluations with North Central London partners. You will work with UCLPartners' Evaluation and Insights team, the E-CHILD team and health economists, combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to understand implementation and outcomes. With senior methodological support, you will develop your research independence and contribute publications, practical recommendations and accessible outputs that inform service improvement.

The role is expected to start in January 2027 and is available for 38 months in the first instance. If the successful candidate starts later than January 2027, the duration of the post will be reduced accordingly.

Interviews will be held between 27th November and 11th December.

An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role.

UCL offers hybrid working, with remote working normally available for up to 60% of the week. You will spend time each week with the wider SPROCKET team in nearby Taviton Street and undertake research with partners across North Central London.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact j.shand@ucl.ac.uk.

For information about the application process, please contact:Pals.hr@ucl.ac.uk

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Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £40,603 - £43,749 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis. To be considered eligible to apply for this post, applicants must have formally submitted their PhD thesis and must either have successfully completed their viva examination or have an agreed viva date scheduled within 3 months of the post's commencement date.

You will bring a relevant PhD or equivalent research experience, experience of applied health or social care research, and skills in qualitative or quantitative methods with an understanding of mixed-methods evaluation. We are looking for strong critical appraisal, communication and organisational skills, alongside an ability to work collaboratively and involve people and communities meaningfully in research.