RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN PSYCHOLOGY/PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION

4 days ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom University of Liverpool Full time

RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN PSYCHOLOGY/PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION We are recruiting a graduate level research assistant with a background in psychology, public health and/or nutrition for a Medical Research Council funded project on how to change population level diet. The researcher will join the Department of Psychology and be based in the Appetite & Obesity research group. The project is led by Professor Eric Robinson and Dr Rebecca Evans, University of Liverpool. Project partners include University of Oxford and Bristol. The post will involve leading an online shopping behaviour trial investigating the impact of warning labels and taxation on purchasing and consumption of less healthy foods. Key Responsibilities Lead on participant recruitment. Lead on data collection. Data handling, management and support with analysis. Contribute to project reports and presentations to stakeholders where appropriate. Identify and engage in personal development opportunities to support your career development. Qualifications and Experience Graduate level candidate with a background in psychology, public health and/or nutrition. Experience with online behavioural trials preferred. Employment Details Position duration: 6 months fixed‑term at 1.0 FTE (Monday‑Friday working hours). Flexible arrangements available (e.g., 9 months at 0.75 FTE). Contact: Dr Rebecca Evans (hlrevan2@liverpool.ac.uk). Commitment to Diversity We actively seek to attract, develop and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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