Job Title: Research Associate in Nutrition and Health – PEACETIME
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Nursing and Paramedic Science
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £33,020 - £36,654 per annum
Duration: Fixed-Term until 30th December 2028 / Full-time
Closing Date: 16th October 2025 at 23:30
Reference Number: 038606
- ABOUT US -
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
- THE ROLE -
PEACETIME is a collaborative European funded cross-border initiative aimed at tackling the adverse effects of obesity-related chronic diseases on individuals, healthcare systems, and society. The project seeks to promote equitable access to care for individuals with obesity complicated by type 2 diabetes (OBDM) through an innovative integrated clinical service delivered within primary care and community settings. Specifically, the new service will involve the delivery of a combination of nutrition, psychological, physical activity and pharmacological therapies using innovative health coaching methods supported by technology and telemedicine.
This specific role will focus on supporting the delivery of two research sub-projects aimed at (i) qualitatively evaluating the overall intervention and (ii) assessing the impact of a chrononutrition intervention in a sub-population of patients. These research sub-projects will be conducted across the geographical area of PEACETIME (Derry~Londonderry, Donegal, Sligo) and therefore, the postholder would be expected to undertake the necessary travel to fulfil the requirements of the role.
We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.
- ABOUT YOU -
The postholder will be required to have:
* BSc or MSc in Human Nutrition, Dietetics or related discipline relevant to health care.
* Hold a PhD (or near completion with thesis submitted) in Human Nutrition, Dietetics or related discipline relevant to health care.
* Relevant experience and / or training in conducting nutrition and health research that involves human participants.
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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.