RESEARCH POSTS IN TOBACCO CONTROL
The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint two research fellows in
tobacco control, to contribute to two major international research
projects. The posts will involve analysis of previously secret internal
tobacco industry documents. These were released as a result of litigation
and have so far provided unique insights into the conduct of the tobacco
industry in a wide range of countries. This knowledge has, in turn,
contributed to advancing tobacco control policies and holding the tobacco
industry to account. It is anticipated that both projects will have an
important influence on international tobacco control policy making.
Tobacco control, public policy and global health (ref 3008289)
36 months fixed-term post; Salary: £27,466 - £38,019
You will contribute to an exciting research project funded by the US
National Institutes of Health and being conducted across three centres -
the University of Bath, the University of Edinburgh, and the London School
of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. This project aims to examine industry
strategies to influence international organisations, analyse the
significance of trade liberalisation to tobacco corporations, understand
corporate restructuring within the context of global expansion, and analyse
corporate strategies to inhibit the global spread of effective tobacco
control policies.
Details of post: http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?
fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3008289
Tobacco industry influence on EU tobacco control policy making (ref 3008287)
12 months (in the first instance) fixed-term post; Salary: £27,466 - £30,913
Funded by the Smoke Free Partnership, this project will use industry
documents to examine the influence of the tobacco industry on European
Union (EU) tobacco control policy, including how the industry has sought to
influence EU policy on tobacco taxation, the Framework Convention on
Tobacco Control, labelling and ingredients disclosure and advertising
legislation. The work will be conducted jointly by the Universities of Bath
and Edinburgh.
Details of post: http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?
fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3008287
We will consider applicants with postgraduate qualifications from a broad
variety of backgrounds (eg, social science, public health, business
studies, European studies). You will be highly motivated with a strong
aptitude for document-based research, proven analytical skills, and the
ability to work independently to produce work of publishable quality. We
are particularly keen to attract applicants with knowledge of the tobacco
industry and tobacco control policy, and those with experience in
conducting policy relevant research and/or analysis of tobacco industry
documents or similar.
Closing date: Wednesday 05 December.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by:
Dr Jeff Collin, University of Edinburgh ([log in to unmask], tel: +44 (0)
131 651 3961)
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