ISMH Hastings Research Fellow

The Post

This prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at the ISMH, University of Stirling offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding researcher to join a world-leading Institute carrying out high profile public health research on alcohol, vaping and approaches to addressing the commercial determinants of health (CDOH). Please note:

• Remote working is negotiable
• We welcome part-time or full-time applicants
• We may appoint to a longer contract depending on candidate/allocated project
• More than one appointment may be made
• Start date is negotiable

In your cover letter, please indicate your level of interest and directly relevant knowledge, experience or transferable skills in the example project topics/tasks provided in the description of duties.

Description of Duties

The successful Hastings Fellow(s) will be matched to selected studies including from the following list, according to their interests and skillset, subject to discussion with appointable candidates at interview.

Alcohol:

• Qualitative exploration of the impact of increases in alcohol prices on members of the public including those living in deprivation or with alcohol dependence
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of market/industry responses to alcohol price interventions using business to business publications and data
• Advertising content analysis and/or retail store observations to examine the marketing of zero/low alcohol products

(Other) Commercial determinants of health:

• Analysis of primary qualitative data and development of novel frameworks for the management of commercial interactions/conflicts of interest in public health and related research
• Qualitative exploration and strategic analysis of how CDOH are understood and handled by public health professionals

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject (public health or other) (or PhD imminent)

Knowledge & Experience

• Good knowledge of issues relating to the prevention of non-communicable disease in the UK and internationally including current government policy
• Specific topic knowledge relevant to the projects above and/or ability to get up to speed quickly with support
• Experience of analysing and synthesising qualitative and/or quantitative data, preferably within a team. Experience of both would be a distinct advantage

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | University of Stirling

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