Investigator Scientist

Salary Band - £26,282 - £37,040 per annum

HNR conducts nutrition research and surveillance to improve the health of the population with a focus on obesity and metabolic risk, musculoskeletal health, intestinal health and nutritional inequalities.

The aim of the Nutrition and Bone Health Group (NBH) is to identify the role of nutrition and lifestyle in the optimisation of bone health and the reduction of osteoporosis and rickets risk within the wider context of nutrition policy for calcium and vitamin D in developed and developing countries. Studies are organised within three inter-linking theme areas, each led by a senior scientific theme leader in Cambridge under the leadership of Dr Ann Prentice; calcium, vitamin D and population health; bone health through the life course; metabolic aspects of bone health.

We wish to appoint an Investigator Scientist to conduct research investigating the characterisation of a healthy bone phenotype at different stages of life, and in different populations. The post holder will be required to take the lead in managing and progressing their work to a high scientific standard working in the ‘Bone health through the life course’ theme with a particular emphasis on healthy ageing.

Applicants for this post will have a PhD or equivalent qualification in a biological or medical science; experience of physiology research; and knowledge or experience of different stages of life and/or lifestyle with respect to nutrition and musculoskeletal health and/ or physiological measurements.

This is a full time position offered on an open ended contract with salary dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition to salary we offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave, free on site car parking and membership of MRC’s final salary pension scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Kate Ward:kate.ward@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk

Please submit a current CV with a covering letter, saving the documents with your name and the IRC reference included in the filename. Only online applications will be accepted.  Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board, please click the APPLY button below. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003. Please quote reference number IRC89074.

Closing date: 13 May 2013. Interview dates: 10 June 2013

Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening
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