Research Associate in Behavioural Medicine Weight Management

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Loughborough is seeking a full-time academic researcher to focus on behavioural medicine and weight management. The role includes producing research papers, contributing to projects, and supporting teaching activities. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational and writing abilities, with prior experience in academic research. Flexible working arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as an academic researcher.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research paper/report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in behavioural medicine focused on weight management.
• Contribute to research projects and seek externally funded opportunities.
• Communicate with diverse backgrounds and produce research reports.
• Contribute approximately 10% of time to teaching activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Research paper writing

Job description

Overview

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB)

Full-time fixed-term contract until 30 November 2027

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the area of behavioural medicine with a focus on weight management.
• Apply academic research experience with strong organisational skills; contribute to research projects and seek externally funded fellowship opportunities.
• Communicate with people from a range of backgrounds; produce research papers/reports.
• Contribute approximately 10% of time towards teaching related activities in the School.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of working as an academic researcher.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research paper/report writing skills.

Additional information

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

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Amanda Daley via email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 16th October 2025

Work arrangements

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note that there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend the majority of time working on the Loughborough campus.