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Job summary

A leading university seeks a Research Associate in Nutritional Sciences to conduct impactful systematic reviews and lead research on dietary iron reference values. The role involves collaboration with a dynamic research team and offers opportunities for extensive publication and professional development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in conducting systematic reviews with lead authorship.
  • Ability to write high-quality reports.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead systematic reviews on iron dietary reference values.
  • Manage project daily with research assistants.
  • Coordinate public engagement and dissemination of research findings.

Skills

Communication
Collaboration
Leadership

Education

PhD in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Covidence (for systematic reviews)

Job description

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About Us

The Department of Nutritional Sciences explores the relationship between diet, health and disease from molecules to populations. Based at King’s Waterloo Campus, the Department of Nutritional Sciences combines over 60 basic and applied scientists, dietitians, nutritionists, doctors and public health experts. Our mission is to find new ways to improve health and to prevent and treat nutrition-related disease.

About Us

The Department of Nutritional Sciences explores the relationship between diet, health and disease from molecules to populations. Based at King’s Waterloo Campus, the Department of Nutritional Sciences combines over 60 basic and applied scientists, dietitians, nutritionists, doctors and public health experts. Our mission is to find new ways to improve health and to prevent and treat nutrition-related disease.

We began in 1953 as the first university department of nutrition in Europe and have been at the forefront of research in nutrition science and dietetics ever since. We have developed new food applications to impact blood glucose control, collected big data through citizen science to understand individual responses to food, pioneered the low FODMAP diet as a treatment for IBS, and are developing new cereal processing techniques to unlock the natural iron and zinc in staple foods.

Our Department is based in the School of Life Course & Population Sciences. It is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 400 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across King’s Denmark Hill, Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments.

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a PhD in Nutrition (or a topic related to Nutrition).

The post will offer leadership on an impactful research project commissioned by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) that aims to synthesise evidence and model national data to inform re-assessment of iron dietary reference values for the UK population.

To achieve this, we will conduct two systematic reviews of primary research, one focusing on physiological iron requirements for children aged 0–18 years and one focusing on dietary iron bioavailability. Informed by the findings of the systematic reviews, we will undertake detailed modelling using data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) to generate a range of dietary iron bioavailability values and projected iron DRVs for different UK population groups.

It is a rare and incredibly exciting opportunity, as the findings of this project will be used by the UK Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) to support the guidance they provide to the UK Government on dietary intake recommendations for the UK population.

Furthermore, through this post, the successful individual will be able to establish themselves as a leader in the conduct of systematic reviews that inform DRVs. There will be extensive opportunity for publications and developing independence and new skills in research, including engagement with the public, nutrition professionals, policy makers.

The post holder will manage the project on a day-to-day basis with a key role in conducting the two systematic reviews with the help of two Research Assistants and input from research team members. Involvement in the modelling work is optional, but they will be expected to assist with data curation.

The post holder will further be expected to co-ordinate and attend Study Management Group and Advisory Group meetings. They will be involved in the planning and co-ordination of public involvement and engagement activities, and dissemination of findings (written and oral outputs) to scientific audiences, nutrition professionals, policy makers and the public. There will also be opportunity to contribute to marking and teaching on undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

This is a part time post (28 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

  • PhD in Nutrition (or a topic closely related to Nutrition) *
  • Experience in conducting a systematic review, as evidenced by lead authorship on at least one published systematic review (or manuscript in preparation)
  • Collaborative yet independent – works effectively both independently and within a team
  • Ability to write high quality reports and manuscripts
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills (verbal and written)
  • Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias
  • Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Desirable criteria

  • Experience with online software for conducting systematic reviews (e.g. Covidence)
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting research in the field of iron nutrition
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail whilst working on a range of projects

Downloading a Copy Of Our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary: £44,355 to £46,671 pro rata per annum, including London Weighting

Job ID: 116066

Close Date: 11-Jun-2025

Contact Person: Dr Jeannine Baumgartner

Contact Details: jeannine.baumgartner@kcl.ac.uk

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