Research Assistant – Low-Calorie Sweeteners: Systematic Review

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom Bournemouth University Full time

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

The Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit two Research Assistants to work on a project funded by Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, Inc. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a literature-based project investigating the impacts of low-calorie sweeteners and sweetened products on appetite, various appetite-related measures, including biochemical outcomes, and other aspects of dietary behaviour. The role of the Research Assistants will be to contribute to its delivery by undertaking the primary work required, consolidating the work generated by the project and providing administrative support.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of undertaking a systematic review, resulting in valuable experience in this increasingly popular methodology. The work will involve developing and registering a protocol for the conduct of the systematic review; article searching, screening and selection; data extraction and compilation; consulting and collaborating with the wider research team, at all points where this is required; scientific writing, to result in published abstracts and peer-reviewed papers. The work may also involve working alongside other researchers on the same project; attending conferences or meetings and presenting the work; liaising and communicating with other researchers working in similar research areas.

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Katherine Appleton by email at k.appleton@bournemouth.ac.uk.

This position is offered on a 6-month fixed-term basis from June to November 2024. We have some flexibility with the allocation of hours / full time equivalence of the post (though 0.6 – 1.0 FTE is an approximate range), and invite applicants interested in part-time position to apply, stating their preferences as part of their application.

A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form.  Alternatively please email the HR Services Team at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk quoting the appropriate reference FST599.  

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Closing Date: (Midnight) 14 April 2024

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/jobs

£24,533 to £28,187 per annum (pro rata) with further progression opportunities to £29,605


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