Postdoctoral Research Associate - CHERISH Study

Queen Mary University of London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking a candidate to support the CHERISH study, investigating the impact of air pollution on children's lung health during physical education lessons. The ideal candidate will have experience in exercise science and health assessments, with a focus on air pollution research. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

30 days leave annually

Flexible working arrangements

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in schools conducting health assessments.
• Desirable experience in air pollution research.
• Experience handling, processing, and storing human samples.

Responsibilities

• Support the CHERISH study focusing on air pollution and children's health.
• Conduct health assessments during physical activity.
• Analyze samples and data collected during the study.

Skills

Expertise in exercise science

Experience in health assessments

Knowledge of physiological testing

Job description

About the Role

The CHERISH study is designed to investigate the impact of air pollution during PE lessons on children's lung health. As part of the study children will receive health assessments (lung function) and provide mucus samples before and after they participate in an expert-led 2-hour PE session outside on the school playground. A total of 10 schools will be selected to achieve an air pollution gradient - with 5 fitting into the 'high air pollution' category and 5 in the low. Samples and data collected will be analysed to determine the differences in lung function caused by high vs. low air pollution while engaging in exercise and evaluate the changes caused by children exerting themselves during high air pollution episodes as opposed to remaining at rest while being exposed; with the aim to help advise future guidance regarding high air pollution activity.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in exercise science, physical activity or physiological testing to support the Children's HEalth, Respiratory Inflammation and SHort-term air pollution (CHERISH) study. You must have previous experience working in schools conducting health assessment. Experience of air pollution research is desirable as is previous experience handling and processing and storing human samples.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH) is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to 450 staff, 100 PhD students and 500 postgraduate taught students. It harnesses expertise across a wide range of population-based research and education activities and is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in population health, primary care and preventive medicine. The Institute is organised into six research centres which, though complementary and following the Institute's strategic plan, also have Centre-specific objectives and requirements.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.