Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Burwell Help Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research group in the School of Human Development and Health is seeking a Research Fellow in Human Nutrition to conduct a systematic review on the effects of oral butyrate. The role offers a collegial environment with mentoring and career development. Candidates should possess a relevant PhD or be nearing completion. The position is funded by the i-NutriLife Diet and Health Open Research Innovation Hub.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting systematic reviews.
• Evidence of publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis.
• Contribute intellectually to project goals.

Skills

Human Nutrition

Systematic Review

Meta-Analysis

Education

PhD in Human Nutrition

Job description

Research Fellow in Human Nutrition

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join Professor Philip Calder’s research group in the School of Human Development and Health in the Faculty of Medicine. This is a limited time position to complete a systematic review.

You will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification in Human Nutrition or a related discipline and experience of conducting systematic reviews. You should be highly motivated and capable of independently designing and carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis as well as intellectually contributing to the project to achieve its goals in a timely manner. You should be interested in the interface between diet and health. Evidence of publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals would be desirable.

This project, funded by the i-NutriLife Diet and Health Open Research Innovation Hub, provides an opportunity to lead a systematic review on the handling and physiological effects of oral butyrate.

The successful candidate can expect a collegial environment with mentoring and career development support from the PI. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are likely to be held in June/July 2025 with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible after that date.

Informal inquires may be directed to Professor Philip Calder ([e-mail])

The job title upon appointment will be "Research Fellow"

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

£36,130 to £39,355 per annum