Nutrition Scientist Position

3 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time
Job Overview:
As a Nutrition Scientist Position at the University of Leeds, you will be part of a dynamic research team working on a project that aims to provide new evidence on diet in children aged 1-5 years. This project will involve collecting data from 2100 parents/carers and children, recruited through the Born and Bred in (BaBi) Network birth cohorts, to understand the impact of diet on optimum growth and dental health.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or near to completion) in Nutritional Epidemiology or a closely allied discipline, with a strong background in nutritional epidemiology or public health related research. You will also need to have experience in quantitative analysis of large datasets using statistical software, as well as excellent time management, planning, and verbal and written communication skills.

We offer a range of benefits, including a highly competitive salary of £45,000 - 50,000 per annum, depending on experience, and access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze data from 2100 parents/carers and children recruited through the Born and Bred in (BaBi) Network birth cohorts.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across two Universities: the University of Leeds and Queen Mary University, London and NatCen who will undertake fieldwork.
- Have a positive approach to collaborative research, with experience in quantitative analysis of large datasets using statistical software.

Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary of £45,000 - 50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.

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