Lifestyle Medicine Research Leader

4 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Association for Nutrition Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Professor of Lifestyle as Medicine to join our prestigious Lifestyle as Medicine research group at the University of Leicester. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the development and success of our research, playing a crucial role in advancing our understanding of lifestyle behaviors and their impact on health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct cutting-edge research in lifestyle medicine, with a focus on optimizing 24-hour lifestyle behaviors to prevent and manage obesity and long-term conditions.
  • Collaborate with our diverse multidisciplinary team to develop and implement innovative research projects.
  • Contribute to the development of our research portfolio, including epidemiology, experimental medicine, clinical trials, and implementation.
  • Supervise and mentor PhD students and early-career researchers.

About Us

The University of Leicester is a world-leading institution, committed to excellence in research and teaching. Our Lifestyle as Medicine research group is part of the Diabetes Research Centre and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, with a strong track record of producing high-impact research.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of researchers.
  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

Applications are invited from emerging research leaders with a strong track record of research excellence. We particularly welcome applications from experts in exercise physiology, mHealth, implementation science, multiple long-term conditions, physiotherapy, or clinical trials.



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