Research Associate (Fixed Term) - Dietary Public Health

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to innovative public health initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable diets. This fixed-term position involves engaging with a consortium of leading universities to develop impactful policy solutions. The role offers flexibility in work arrangements, including hybrid options, and is based at a prestigious institution known for its commitment to research excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community health and well-being through evidence-based interventions and collaborative research efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on shopping

Healthcare services

Defined benefits pension scheme

Tax-efficient bicycle and car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in public health research and policy development.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on community health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evidence a typology of policy functions for healthy diets.
• Collaborate with consortium partners to design citizen-facing interventions.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Research Methodology

Data Analysis

Public Health Knowledge

Community Engagement

Education

PhD in Public Health or related field

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Statistical Software (e.g., SPSS, R)

Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Tableau)

Job description

Research Associate (Fixed Term) - Dietary Public Health, Cambridge

Client: University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5d9c20883a51

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work within the THRIVING Food Futures consortium. Based in the Unit's Population Health Intervention Programme, the primary role of this post is to develop and evidence a typology of policy functions to support healthy, sustainable, and equitable diets.

THRIVING Food Futures is led by Prof Peter Scarborough at the University of Oxford, with collaborators at City, St George's University of London, Queen Mary University of London, the Universities of Cambridge, Strathclyde, and Warwick, and Sustain. The consortium aims to design and evaluate citizen-facing interventions to support healthy, sustainable diets for everyone. It includes work streams that will engage the community, develop tools and metrics, enhance understanding of relevant policy, and develop and evaluate new interventions.

At the University of Cambridge, we are leading work on policy understanding and optimization, collaborating closely with the consortium and particularly with colleagues at City, St George's University of London.

Alongside a competitive salary, university staff are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on shopping, healthcare, financial services, and public transport. Additional benefits include defined benefits pension schemes, and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease, and charity-giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit, within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine, is situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study genetic, developmental, and environmental factors causing obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic disorders, and to develop prevention strategies. The Unit supports a wide range of research through large-scale epidemiological studies and specialized teams.

This is a fixed-term position for 3 years, with the possibility of working entirely on-site at Addenbrookes Hospital, off-site, or in a hybrid arrangement. Travel to consortium meetings across the UK is expected, but there is no minimum in-office requirement.

The closing date for applications is 10th November 2024, with interviews scheduled for 22nd November 2024. We welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

The university actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all sections of society. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.