Research Fellow in Behavioural Science and Health

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Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health (BSH)

BSH is a world leading multi-disciplinary research department that conducts timely, rigorous and independent research with sound statistical methods into a better understanding of health and the prevention of ill health. This position will be in the Research into Eating, ACtivity and Health (REACH) group, focused on understanding active play and associations with health outcomes in UK preschool-aged children.

About the role

The project aims to understand which population groups might benefit most from AP interventions; identify existing (successful) interventions that support preschoolers’ AP; and understand priorities and perspectives of key stakeholders. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of children’s epidemiological research and be expected to take day-to-day responsibility for delivering WP1 and WP2. This will involve undertaking advanced quantitative data analysis, including using longitudinal and routinely collected data; conducting screening, data extraction and synthesis of systematic review evidence; and writing relevant research papers.

Application Details:

• This is an open ended contract role with fixed-term funding until July 2026.
• Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 28 (salary £41,255 per annum inclusive of London allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Application Process:

• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification

Contact Details:

• If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr Kathryn Hesketh ().
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Maria Kristensen ()

About you

You will have a PhD in epidemiology, behavioural science or related subject, expertise in advanced quantitative methods and one or more of the following areas: physical activity behaviour; play behaviour; children’s health research (including obesity and/or mental health. You should have a high quality relevant publication portfolio, and evidence of undertaking research into children’s health behaviour. You will have experience of undertaking systematic reviews and planning and undertaking advance quantitative research and analysis. You should be able to work with stakeholders from different disciplines and with policy makers.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits, visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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