Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Assistant**:
**Do you have experience in nutrition and health claims research? Would you like to conduct research which is seeks to evaluate the effects of a real world intervention on children's health and well-being? The research is aligned with a programme of interdisciplinary research to transform the UK food systems ‘from the ground up’ which aims to increase fibre intake in children, particularly from lower socio-economic groups? Would you like to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?**

A Research Assistant is required to work on this exciting project within the internationally renowned School of Food Science and Nutrition.

You will support a real-world intervention in which children will receive breakfast at school for the rest of the school year. You will contribute to the design and execution, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of this study which will assess educational, behavioural and psychological outcomes in a primary school setting in collaboration with a food charity and an industry partner. You will be required to analyse qualitative data using appropriate methods and quantitative data using statistical software packages, write papers for publication as part of the wider team and disseminate the findings during internal and external meetings. You will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator Professor Louise Dye, the Co-Investigator Dr Neil Boyle and the Research Fellow, Dr Nicholas Wilkinson. You will also work alongside the Human Appetite Research Unit (HARU) research dietitian and liaise with staff at Alchemic Kitchen, an NGO which will assist with the breakfast programme delivery as well as staff and pupils at the school.

You will have a BSc or MSc in Nutrition or a related discipline. You will have knowledge and research experience in relation to the nutrition and fibre. Knowledge and understanding of the dietary patterns and challenges of hard-to-reach/low SES/food insecure/vulnerable children and young people is advantageous. You will be a good organiser, a team player, be highly motivated and able to communicate effectively with other members of the research team, school staff and our NGO and industry partners.

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Professor Louise Dye

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Environment**School/Institute**:

- School of Food Science & Nutrition**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £30,487 to £36,024 p.a.**Working Time**:

- 100% FTE - We will consider job share / flexible working arrangements**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (for 8 months from 4th January 2024)**Release Date**:

- Monday 27 November 2023**Closing Date**:

- Monday 04 December 2023**Reference**:

- ENVFS1089


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