Research Fellow - Physical Activity and Health

About us

The Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine (CSEM) comprises the BSc, iBSc and MSc programmes in Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health based at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH). The CSEM (head, Professor Mark Hamer) is an integral part of the Bloomsbury Campus (Research Department for Targeted Intervention) of the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science. Current research foci within CSEM include physical activity and population health, sports injury and musculoskeletal pathology and injury prevention, sports medicine and athlete health. Our research addresses real medical and public health needs, and has demonstrable impact on national policy and practice

About the role

We are seeking a research associate to contribute to a programme of work within the Obesity theme of University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) that focuses on experimental medicine. The present scope of the theme includes investigation of ‘lifestyle’ for disease prevention, particulary physical activity behaviour.

The post holder will undertake a series of studies to develop novel approaches for promoting lifestyle physical activity.

About you

The right candidate is expected to have experience in developing and implementing physical activity interventions using behaviour change techniques and digital health approaches. Experience in physical activity measurement, wearables, public engagement and mixed methods approaches is desirable. Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams across clinical and academic settings will constitute an advantage.

The post holder must have a higher academic degree e.g. PhD, or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications.

Role specific details: This role is available from immediately for 12 months in the first instance.

• The advert will close on 16 May 2024 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: 30 May 2024

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
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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