Research Fellow (Commercial Determinants of Health ACCORDS)

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Fellow to join a dynamic team focused on the commercial determinants of health. In this part-time role, you will engage in impactful research examining how industries influence population health, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Working alongside international partners, you will contribute to the development of policies aimed at promoting health and sustainable development. This position offers flexibility with hybrid working options and is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about public health and policy research.

Qualifications

• PhD in public health or related field with relevant research experience.
• Expertise in diverse research methods and policy-focused research.

Responsibilities

• Develop outputs for publication and facilitate knowledge exchange.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on health policy research.

Skills

Postgraduate research experience

PhD in public health

Evidence synthesis

Interviews

Document analysis

Research expertise in commercial determinants of health

Interdisciplinary academic research

Education

PhD in public health, health policy, or related discipline

Job description

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Research Fellow (Commercial Determinants of Health ACCORDS), Midlothian

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The University of Edinburgh

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

CAHSS / School of Social & Political Science.

Fixed Term Contract - 18 Months.

The Opportunity:

You will develop outputs for publication and work towards effective knowledge exchange and impact, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary international research team, NGO partners, and key stakeholders, as a member of a major collaborative project examining how the alcohol, ultra-processed food, and fossil fuel industries influence population health in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project aims to inform the development of policies that can effectively promote health and sustainable development.

This post is fixed term from January 2025 for 18 months.

This post is part-time (21 hours per week), and we are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote (within the UK) and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• An appropriate degree with relevant postgraduate research experience. Normally a PhD in public health, health policy, social policy, political science, or related discipline.
• Expertise in diverse research methods including evidence synthesis, reviews, interviews, and document analysis.
• Research expertise in commercial determinants of health across alcohol and fossil fuel industries.
• A proven track record in policy-focused, interdisciplinary academic research focused on corporate political activity.