Last Date: 03/01/2024.
Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care-related professions and is committed to shaping students into the best health professionals they can be.
We seek to appoint a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to work join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in the School of Health Professions at the University of Plymouth. The research programme, led by Professor Mary Hickson, focuses on nutrition and ageing, malnutrition and nutritional support, and the development of dietetic roles in primary care. The research utilises both qualitative and quantitative methods and is informed by service user engagement.
The role will involve both research and academic activities. You will be supporting teaching and marking, supervision of masters and undergraduate students, and organising and running meetings or events, as well as contributing to grant applications, managing and analysing data, writing papers and developing ideas for future grants.
Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals with a PhD or equivalent within the field of nutrition and dietetics. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, ideally clinical research experience, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role will particularly suit someone with an interest in the nutritional care of older adults and those at risk of malnutrition and frailty, and who is passionate about developing the evidence base to advance practice in dietetics.
The role can be undertaken either in-person locally or from any geographical location which may include working from home. The role is possible as a remote home working role, however, you will be required to travel periodically to the University for enrolment, collecting IT equipment, meetings and teaching.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Mary Hickson by email [email protected] stating at least two options for your availability. Mary will respond asap and will send a link for a zoom or MS Teams meeting for an informal chat.
Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 24th January 2024 and will be conducted via zoom meetings. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE) on a fixed-term basis for 3 years due to funding.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The Faculty of Health holds two Silver Athena Swan Awards and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
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