King's College London

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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, 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 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 five Departments. 

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the analysis of data from a randomised controlled dietary intervention trial investigating the effects of dietary intake of potatoes on cardiometabolic health, sleep, and glucose variability (STARCHy study). The role is funded through the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) and will be supervised by Prof Wendy Hall. The position is ideal for a researcher with strong quantitative skills and experience in analysing clinical trial or physiological datasets.

The post-holder will focus on exploratory analyses of secondary and novel outcomes from the trial dataset, including 24-hour blood pressure patterns, glucose variability from continuous glucose monitoring, and markers of autonomic function and diet adherence. The successful candidate will work closely with the trial team to generate data summaries and contribute to the preparation of publications and reports.

This is a part-time post (14 hours per week) and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until 6th May 2026.

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

 About You

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

Essential criteria

1. BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Nutrition, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline
2. Strong quantitative research skills, including experience conducting statistical analyses of clinical trial or observational study data using statistical software (e.g. Stata)
3. Experience with continuous blood pressure or CGM data
4. Demonstrated understanding of human nutrition and cardiometabolic health, particularly in relation to blood pressure, cardiovascular function, glycaemia, or sleep
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and explain complex data clearly and contribute to scientific writing

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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.