Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Canterbury Kent, United Kingdom University of Kent Full time

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Pricing and Consumer Behaviour)
Division - Kent Business School
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term- 12 Months
59 hours BST on Sunday 28 April 2024 (unless otherwise stated)
Applications are invited for an exciting 1-year Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position in the area of marketing (with a specific focus on consumer behaviour and pricing new products), starting in June 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should hold a PhD in an area related to marketing and/or consumer research, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a firm knowledge of business and marketing principles (ideally within the food industry context), with demonstrable expertise in consumer research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
The ideal candidate will have a firm knowledge of business and marketing principles (ideally within the food industry context), with demonstrable expertise in consumer research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Candidates will have access to a travel budget and will be expected to travel to different sites in the south of England where the project is taking place (e.g., Liaising with colleagues on the FoodSEqual project to advance the project aims
Reviewing the scientific literature relevant to food pricing and related areas
Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand the pricing and affordability context for disadvantaged consumers
Leading and contributing to the development of conference presentations (including presenting at conferences) and journal articles which arise from the project’s findings
A PhD degree (or equivalent) in Marketing or a related discipline, involving consumer research
Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies and related computer software
A record of publications in quality peer reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career
Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
~43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
~ An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
~ On-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space
~ Study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
~ On-site parking

Given the nature of the role, there is some scope for remote working and also the possibility that the role could involve some time spent at the University of Reading’s Whiteknights Campus working in collaboration with other project members. Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
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