Nutrition Research Fellow

Job title:

Nutrition Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job DescriptionUE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annumFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: Funded until 30/5/2027We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to investigate the health effects of diet in early childhood in the UK. The fellow will work with Prof Geraldine McNeill and Dr Alexa Bellows in the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems.The Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity for a Nutrition Research Fellow to join an NIHR funded project on the Health Effects of Diet in Young Children in the UK. The project primarily involves analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal data on diet of children aged 1-5 years in relation to a wide range of health outcomes. Systematic literature reviewing and patient and public involvement and engagement will also be carried out. The Research Fellow will play a central role in delivering the project, as a key member of a team of experienced nutritionists and epidemiologists from the Universities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Bristol.This post is full-time (35 hours per week) based in Edinburgh; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.The salary for this post is £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD degree or equivalent experience in nutrition, public health, or equivalent field
• Training statistics and/or epidemiology
• Experience in data management and analysing dietary data
• Proven ability to work independently

Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab)Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Geraldine McNeill (g.mcneill@ed.ac.uk) or Dr Alexa Bellows (abellows@ed.ac.uk)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letterAs a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab).The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 5 February 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the TeamGlobal academy for agriculture and food security. This will build on the University’s successful global academy model, rooted in field-leading distance learning. It provide world-leading education, training, research, innovation and consulting, in support of global food and environmental security, sustainable rural development, and animal and human wellbeing. It is a vehicle for leading innovation and sustainable development in global agriculture and rural land-based and aquatic economies.Find out more at https://www.ed.ac.uk/global-agriculture-food-security

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:18:35 GMT

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