Research Associate Clean Cooking And Agroforestry

Loughborough University; Sharnford; Híbrido; GBP 35.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences invites an early career postdoctoral researcher to join an international consortium. The role aligns with a Wellcome Trust funded project on Clean Cooking and Agroforestry: A Dual Strategy for Climate Action and Health in Kenya.

Candidates with global public health or nutrition experience and a track record in implementing interventions in Africa are sought.

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Job description

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

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

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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.