NIHR Bristol BRC Research Associate (Nutrition Theme)

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate to work in the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (Bristol BRC) on studies to develop and refine behavioural approaches to healthy weight management for people at high risk of type 2 diabetes. The research is part of the Bristol BRC’s Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle Theme (http://www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/research-innovation/our-research/bristol-nutrition-bru/), and is also linked with the Nutrition and Behaviour Unit based in the University’s School of Experimental Psychology (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 contribute to the dissemination of findings at conferences and in publications.

The post would suit an experienced researcher with a relevant postgraduate degree in, for example, psychology, appetite physiology/psychology, or nutrition. A broad understanding of research relating to human dietary behaviour is highly desirable.

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 work outside normal office hours is required for this post.

For further information please refer to the separate job description. For informal enquiries please contact Peter Rogers (tel: 0117 928 8584; Peter.Rogers@bristol.ac.uk) or Jeff Brunstrom (tel: 0117 928 8574; Jeff.Brunstrom@bristol.ac.uk).

Closing date for all applications is 23:59 20 August 2017.

Anticipated interview date is 11 September 2017.

The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.