Research Associate - Nutrition and Behaviour Unit

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate to work alongside other research staff on an EU FP7-funded project entitled “Nudge-it: The Neurobiology of Decision-Making in Eating - Innovative Tools.” (http://nudge-it.eu/). The research will be conducted in the Nutrition and Behaviour Unit and will comprise laboratory-based experiments to explore determinants of food choice. More information can be found at (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/expsych/research/brain/nbu/).

The post holder will be responsible for designing studies, data collection, and data analysis, and will lead the dissemination of findings at academic conferences and in publications.
The post would suit a well-qualified researcher with a Ph.D. with a background in neuroimaging, decision making, and/or experimental psychology. A broad understanding of research relating to human dietary behavior/nutrition is highly desirable.
The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to selection on merit. Our University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Flexible working will be considered although some evening work is required for this post.

Further Information
Please refer to the separate job description. For informal enquiries please contact Jeff Brunstrom (tel: 0117 928 8574; Jeff.Brunstrom@bristol.ac.uk).

Closing date for all applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 21st June 2017.
Anticipated Interview Date is Monday 17th July 2017.

The post will be available from 1st September 2017.