Postdoctoral Research Associate

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 8,500; Part time

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a Part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health and Life Sciences. The role is 0.2 FTE on a fixed-term contract funded until 29 February 2028, with a pro rata salary of £34,610 on Grade E.

The successful candidate will embed objective physical activity measurement in the national surveillance programme, liaise with schools, manage data, and produce funder reports and dissemination material.

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methods and techniques.
• Ability to present information clearly in written and oral formats.

Responsibilities

• Support embedding objective physical activity measurement into the national surveillance programme.
• Liaise with schools and external partners.
• Deliver remote physical activity monitoring to schools.
• Manage data and prepare funder reports.
• Prepare academic dissemination material.

Skills

PhD or near completion

Research

Data management

Communication

School collaboration

Education

PhD

Job description

About The Role

Postdoctoral Research Associate

This part-time (0.2 FTE) post is immediately available. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by Sport England/ipsos until 29 February 2028. In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.

Salary will be £34,610 (pro rata) on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

Role

Health and Life Sciences

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Lisa Price. The successful applicant will assist in establishing the feasibility of embedding objective physical activity measurement into the current national physical activity surveillance programme. The post will include liaising with schools and active partners, collaborating with external partners, delivering remote physical activity monitoring to schools, data management, producing funder reports and academic dissemination material.

About You

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able demonstrate knowledge and experience of physical activity measurement methods in children and adolescents, and have experience of undertaking research in collaboration with schools.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

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