Senior Research Fellow(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Department
The post sits in a research department jointly led by Kate Walters and Greta Rait. The department’s work spans community health, disease prevention, and service delivery research, combining academic excellence with practical impact. Teaching and research are strongly linked, ensuring that new evidence informs frontline health and social care practice.
Role Purpose
This position forms part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Research Support Service hub — a collaboration involving Imperial College London, Queen Mary University of London, and King’s College London.
You will act as a translational research adviser, helping innovators — including small and medium-sized enterprises — design strong, fundable research projects in health technology, medical innovation, and life sciences. The role blends research methodology, regulatory understanding, and strategic consultancy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising on applied research design and translational pathways
- Supporting development of competitive funding proposals
- Guiding innovators through regulatory and governance frameworks
- Collaborating with clinicians, academics, and industry partners
- Contributing to specialist advisory services focused on innovation
- Helping convert early-stage ideas into implementable research
The role requires analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to work confidently across multidisciplinary environments.
Contract & Eligibility
- Open-ended appointment with funding secured to September 2028
- Full-time, hybrid working arrangement
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible international applicants
Candidate Profile
You will bring:
- A PhD or equivalent experience in applied health or social care research
- Expertise in translational research and quantitative methods
- Experience developing or reviewing funding applications
- Confidence working with SMEs, clinicians, and academic partners
- Understanding of innovation governance and regulatory pathways
- Excellent organisational and consultancy skills
Benefits Snapshot
The role includes a comprehensive employment package:
- 41 days combined annual leave
- Defined benefit CARE pension
- Optional additional leave purchase
- Travel and cycle schemes
- Immigration and relocation support
- On-site childcare and gym access
- Enhanced family leave provisions
- Employee wellbeing services
The department promotes an inclusive working culture and holds recognition through the Athena SWAN framework for advancing gender equality.
Relevant UK Government Resources
Applicants — particularly those relocating or navigating UK employment frameworks — may find these official resources useful:
- Skilled Worker visa guidance
- Global Talent visa overview
- Employment rights and status
- Workplace pension information
- Equality and anti-discrimination protections
