Research Assistant (Redeployee and Internal Applicants Only)

- No**\*\* Background**- The Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research (CMCHR) is an internationally recognised research centre dedicated to improving the health and care of women, children, families and communities. This post will support the NIHR-funded Sono-breech Study, exploring the acceptability, diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness of handheld ultrasound scans in routine maternity care.**\*\* Responsibilities** - You will lead qualitative data collection across NHS study sites in England, including observations and interviews with women/birthing people and midwives. Undertake qualitative data analysis, contribute to publications and reports, support dissemination activities, and work collaboratively with the research team and project partners while ensuring high standards of research governance.**\*\* Person Specification** - Applicants will hold a Master's degree in midwifery, social science or a related discipline, with experience of qualitative research and data analysis. Knowledge of UK maternity care services, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to engage sensitively with participants and work independently are essential. A PhD and experience of NHS-based research are desirable.**\*\* Additional Information****Closing date for Redeployment Applications:** 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm**Closing date for Internal Applications:** 19 July 2026 at 11:59pm**Interviews dates to be confirmed.**For more information, refer to the .The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.This post is offered on a permanent contract, reflecting the University's commitment to providing greater stability for research staff. The role is funded through external research funding, continued employment in this role will therefore be subject to the continuation or replacement of funding.City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.The University of business, practice and the professions**Please note: This role is only open to redeployee and internal applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are external will not be considered at this time.****To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number (for redeployees) or apply on this site using your university email address (for internal applications), demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.**City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us. #J-18808-Ljbffr