Research Associate Clean Cooking and Agroforestry

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Campus facilities

Pension schemes

Hybrid working

Healthcare offers

Travel discounts

Job summary

Loughborough University is recruiting a Research Associate in Clean Cooking and Agroforestry within the SSEHS. This full-time, 8-month fixed-term post supports an international Wellcome Trust funded project and involves collaboration with partners in Kenya and Africa.

The role targets candidates with experience in global public health or nutrition, and design thinking for interventions in Africa; successful applicants will work under Paula Griffiths and contribute to a cross-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Early career postdoctoral researcher
• Experience in global public health or global public health nutrition
• Experience with design thinking for implementation of interventions in the African context
• Experience working with different African partners and willingness to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Join an international consortium working on the Wellcome Trust funded project researching Clean Cooking and Agroforestry: A Dual Strategy for Climate Action and Health in Kenya.
• Line management by Paula Griffiths, Professor of Population Health, SSEHS.
• Contribute to delivering on the project objectives within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Research Associate Clean Cooking and Agroforestry Job reference REQ260784 Date posted 21/10/2026 Application closing date 01/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608

Job description

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Full-time (37 hours per week); Fixed term for 8 months

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are looking for an early career postdoctoral researcher to join our international consortium working in partnership with Landscape Alliance, GAMOS East Africa and the African Population and Health Research Centre in Kenya on a Wellcome Trust funded project researching Clean Cooking and Agroforestry: A Dual Strategy for Climate Action and Health in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have experience in global public health or global public health nutrition as well as experience in design thinking for implementation of interventions in the African context. We are looking for a candidate with experience of working with different African partners and who is willing to learn new skills in the role.

The position would be line managed by Paula Griffiths who is a Professor of Population Health in SSEHS and a Co-applicant on the Clean Cooking, Agroforestry, Health and Nutrition project funded by The Wellcome Trust.

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department

The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS)is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing.

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Paula Griffiths, Professor of Population Health, via email to [e-mail]

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Professor Paula Griffiths using the email above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off- generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Where you work- access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and Wellbeing- discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.