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Research Assistant/ Research Fellow in Physical activity

UCL - Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH)

Location: London, Hybrid
Salary: £38,607 to £44,480
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 20th March 2025
Closes: 2nd April 2025
Job Ref: B02-08539

About us

The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) is one of world's leading institutes for sports and exercise medicine, and is one of three locations forming the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), a major legacy project of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

About the role

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to help lead a research project focused on the interactions between physical activity, sleep, stress, nutrition and brain health. This is a collaboration with a leading industry partner and their respective global clients, and will include collaborative work both within UCL and with external stakeholders.

  • Research Fellows - 'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £38,607- £41,255 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.' Other
  • The advert will close on 02 April 2025 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
  • Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: TBC
  • The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work.

About you

The post holder must have a Higher academic degree e.g. PhD, or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications for grade 7 position.

Master’s degree or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research or training.

The successful candidate must have a track record of scholarly publication and contribution to conferences in the field of cognitive neuroscience, physical activity, data science, engineering, brain imaging or related fields.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts

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. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

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