Research Associate Clean Cooking and Agroforestry

Full-time (37 hours per week); Fixed term for 8 months 

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are looking for an early career postdoctoral researcher to join our international consortium working in partnership with Landscape Alliance, GAMOS East Africa and the African Population and Health Research Centre in Kenya on a Wellcome Trust funded project researching Clean Cooking and Agroforestry: A Dual Strategy for Climate Action and Health in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have experience in global public health or global public health nutrition as well as experience in design thinking for implementation of interventions in the African context. We are looking for a candidate with experience of working with different African partners and who is willing to learn new skills in the role.

The position would be line managed by Paula Griffiths who is a Professor of Population Health in SSEHS and a Co-applicant on the Clean Cooking, Agroforestry, Health and Nutrition project funded by The Wellcome Trust.

About the Department

The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. 

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Paula Griffiths, Professor of Population Health, via email to P.griffiths@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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