Childhood Obesity Research Specialist

4 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are seeking an experienced Childhood Obesity Research Specialist to join our research team at the University of Oxford. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of our body composition research project.

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will work closely with our research team to establish research programs in newly developed teams in Argentina and Uruguay, train local teams in measurement techniques, ensure high-quality data acquisition, and analyze data from previous studies.

  • Coordinating multinational research efforts
  • Training clinical teams in research measurement techniques

If you have a strong background in pediatric research and a passion for making a difference in understanding childhood obesity, we invite you to apply for this challenging role.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 1 year with a competitive salary of £38,674 - £46,913 per annum and excellent benefits package.



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