Research Associate

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Postdoctoral Research Associate, evaluation of food systems interventions (post 1) (22 months)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, evaluation of food systems interventions (post 2) (22 months)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, evaluation of food systems transformation (post 3) (22 months)

We seek three postdoctoral researchers to join the Population Health Interventions research programme to work on projects evaluating food system interventions. The posts represent excellent opportunities to work in an internationally renowned centre for population health intervention research, and offer an outstanding opportunities for career development

Applicants will be have an excellent track record and ideally have a research interest in food systems or food policy, with understanding of systems thinking, evidence synthesis, qualitative or evaluative research. The posts will be based in the MRC Epidemiology Unit in Cambridge. However, the research is likely to involve evaluation of interventions delivered nationally or in other specific parts of the UK, and post holders may be required to travel elsewhere in the UK regularly to undertake fieldwork and participate in research and other meetings.

Applicants are strongly advised to review the further particulars of each post and specify which post you're interested in.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the post when they apply.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 22 months in the first instance.

The interview date for the role is: 27th September 2023

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