Lead Research Associate in Nutritional Science
3 weeks ago
POSITION OVERVIEW
ROLE SUMMARY
As a key member of interdisciplinary teams, you will assist the Principal Investigator in executing research initiatives associated with a project funded by the National Institute of Health Research titled "Understanding Food Provision and Eating Environments in Special Educational Settings in England: Evaluating Nutritional Quality and Addressing Challenges in Optimal Meal Provision and Eating Contexts."
The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data in collaboration with essential stakeholders from the designated educational institutions, including students, guardians, staff, catering personnel, and local government representatives.
For additional details, please refer to thejob specification.
This position is a part-time, fixed-term contract lasting six months.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning the successful applicant will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
TEAM INSIGHT
Northumbria University's Healthy Living Lab stands at the forefront of research in the UK, addressing public health and food insecurity issues affecting marginalized social groups and underrepresented communities.
The lab comprises over twenty academic professionals dedicated to developing, informing, and assessing community and school-based interventions through applied research, training, and consultancy.
Our expertise spans multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, nutritional science, computer science, public health, and sports science, enabling us to tackle public health challenges comprehensively.
The Healthy Living Lab excels in co-designing research projects with stakeholders and user groups, particularly young children, employing diverse methodologies to amplify children's perspectives.
Crucially, the Lab ensures that children's voices are not only acknowledged but also integrated into the dissemination of research findings and future dialogues.
The successful candidate will collaborate within the Department of Applied Sciences and alongside colleagues from the Department of Social Work, Education, and Community Wellbeing.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Department of Applied Sciences specializes in biological and chemical sciences, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in accredited disciplines such as Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science & Nutrition, and Forensic Science.
We boast a team of over 80 academics engaged in research across these fields, supported by 60 postdoctoral research associates, research fellows, and PhD candidates, alongside a vibrant undergraduate cohort of approximately 1,500 students.
The Department has a proven track record of impactful interdisciplinary research, often in partnership with industry and backed by UKRI funding.
With 86% of our staff contributing to REF2021, we proudly report that 82% of the Department's publications were rated as internationally excellent and world-leading.
More than 60 colleagues in the Department participated in our REF2021 submission to the Allied Health Unit of Assessment 3, which ranked 8th (out of 91) in the UK for Research Power.
Additionally, our Research Environment received the highest possible rating of 100% 4*, recognizing our excellence and state-of-the-art facilities for conducting research.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our Department and research activities, we enjoy fruitful collaborations with colleagues in related fields such as Psychology, Sport, and Rehabilitation.
This is exemplified through NUTRAN, the interdisciplinary research group conducting leading research trials and human participant studies, exploring the influence of nutrition on health and performance.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Applicants should possess a first degree and be qualified to PhD level in a relevant field, demonstrating expertise in Public Health Nutrition (or a related area), with specialized knowledge acquired through research, professional practice, or consultancy.
person specification.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Your application should include a cover letter and a CV.
ABOUT NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Northumbria University is a research-intensive institution dedicated to unlocking potential for all.
We impact lives regionally, nationally, and globally through education and research, addressing the pressing challenges of our time to transform society and the economy.
Discover why we were recognized asTimes Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022.
Northumbria achieved the most significant increase among UK universities for research power in the Research Excellence Framework for the second consecutive time in 2021 and is now ranked among the top 25 in the UK for this metric.
As one of the largest universities in the UK, with over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, we are committed to world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and providing students with an exceptional experience.
about us.
Northumbria University is an excellent workplace. We empower our outstanding staff to achieve shared goals and promote a healthy work-life balance.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and a strong commitment to your professional development and
more.
Our Northumbria Values are guiding principles that define our identity, actions, and priorities.
Our Values include:
Academic Excellence;
Innovation;
Inclusivity;
Collaboration; and
Ambition.
Our Behaviours illustrate how we operate and collaborate at Northumbria, reflecting our culture and decision-making processes.
Our Behaviours encompass:
We listen and learn, we support one another towards success, we respect all contributions, we trust in ourselves and each other, and we are bold.
Our Values and Behaviours were collaboratively developed by colleagues across various roles within the University, who worked together to reflect on the experience of working at Northumbria and identify areas for continued transformation to achieve our goals.
Our Values and Behaviours page for further information.
We are an on-campus organization where staff work regular hours and on campus, with some flexibility regarding the timing of their hours and work location in discussion with their manager.
Northumbria University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diversity of our staff.
The University holds a bronze Athena Swan award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality, is a Disability Confident Leader, a member of the Race Equality Charter, and participates in the Stonewall Diversity Champion Programme.
We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career development of researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to provide information and support to professional researchers.
The University has established various flexible working arrangements and is open to discussing candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.
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