Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Behavioural Interventions

We are seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Behavioural Interventions to join the School of Population Health Sciences. This position is to enhance our research capabilities, particularly with a focus on digital therapeutics and health services research.

As a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, you will support our on-going research in the field of digital therapeutics and health services. Your primary focus will be on conducting and supporting the delivery of high-impact research. Responsibilities include:

• Lead and conduct research in behavioural interventions, digital therapeutics, and health services, aiming for publication in top-tier journals
• Develop and apply innovative behavioural intervention strategies within digital health platforms, assessing their impact on health outcomes
• Foster collaborative relationships and engage in networking activities to bolster partnerships within the digital health ecosystem
• Play a key role in the implementation of behavioural interventions, significantly contributing to the advancement of digital health research at our institution

Please note: As a research post, there are no formalised teaching requirements, although there are occasional opportunities to become involved in the School’s teaching programmes (e.g. our MSc).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A PhD in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Digital Health, or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on behavioural interventions
• Experience in conducting high-quality research in behavioural interventions, digital therapeutics, or health services research
• Experience in gaining research income (as a PI, CO-I or named researcher) from internal or external agencies
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and forge strong relationships across various departments

We offer a unique working environment where you will have:

• An exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of digital therapeutics, and health services in the School
• A collaborative and supportive working environment at King’s College London
• Opportunities for professional development and engagement in interdisciplinary research
• The chance to contribute to digital health initiatives and collaborations with key health partners

This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 18 months

This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent

Further information

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert and contact information for two references. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. Your cover letter should highlight your interest in the role, your relevant experience, your future research plan (in brief) and how you meet the qualifications listed above.

The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 400 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. Based across King’s Denmark Hill, Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments.

More information: www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps

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