- Postdoctoral Research Associate, evaluation of food systems interventions (post 1) (22 months)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, evaluation of food systems interventions (post 2) (22 months)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, evaluation of food systems transformation (post 3) (22 months)
We seek three postdoctoral researchers to join the Population Health Interventions research programme to work on projects evaluating food system interventions. The posts represent excellent opportunities to work in an internationally renowned centre for population health intervention research, and offer an outstanding opportunities for career development
Applicants will be have an excellent track record and ideally have a research interest in food systems or food policy, with understanding of systems thinking, evidence synthesis, qualitative or evaluative research. The posts will be based in the MRC Epidemiology Unit in Cambridge. However, the research is likely to involve evaluation of interventions delivered nationally or in other specific parts of the UK, and post holders may be required to travel elsewhere in the UK regularly to undertake fieldwork and participate in research and other meetings.
Applicants are strongly advised to review the further particulars of each post and specify which post you’re interested in.
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the post when they apply.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 22 months in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check.
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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. Please also specify which post you’re interested in. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is: 14th September 2023
The interview date for the role is: 27th September 2023
Please quote reference SJ37920 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further information
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION
SALARY
£36,024-£44,263
REFERENCE
SJ37920
CATEGORY
PUBLISHED
4 August 2023
CLOSING DATE
14 September 2023