We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in the field of Health
and the Environment.
Based at the Institute of Geography and Lived Environment, School of
GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh you will join the Centre for
Research on Environment, Society and Health (CRESH) which is a virtual
centre joining scientists from the Universities of Edinburgh and
Glasgow. Our research is focused on exploring how physical and social
environments can influence population health, for better and for worse.
You will contribute to two externally funded projects:
1. A project funded by the MRC Scottish Collaboration for Public Health
Research and Policy which will examine whether the density of tobacco
and alcohol outlets around schools and homes affects smoking and
drinking behaviours among 13 and 15 year olds in Scotland.
2. An NIHR-funded project entitled 'Determining the Impact of Smoking
Point of Sale Legislation Among Youth (DISPLAY) study'. This
mixed-method longitudinal study seeks to evaluate the impact of the
change in legislation relating to the sale of tobacco in Scotland that
comes into effect in 2012.
You will demonstrate aptitude for data handling and GIS. You will
contribute to publications arising from the research and day-to-day data
collection and analysis.
CRESH is a highly active research collaboration and along with other
team members you will have an important role in developing the research
profile of the centre through the dissemination of research findings,
outreach, web page development and other innovative approaches.
Should no candidate who meets all the essential criteria be found, an
appointment at grade UE06 may be possible for a candidate who does not
have a significant and established research profile (gained through a
PhD) in the area of environment and health and would therefore require
additional guidance and mentoring.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months. The person must be in post no
later than June 1st 2012.
Fixed term: 12 months
Salary Scale: £25,251 - £29,249 (UE06) or £30,122 - £35,938 pa (UE07)
For more details please see the following link
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3015475
Any further queries please contact Dr Niamh Shortt by email
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Dr Niamh K Shortt
Lecturer in Human Geography
Institute of Geography
School of GeoSciences
University of Edinburgh
Drummond Street
EDINBURGH EH8 9XP
Scotland
Centre for Research on Environment Society and Health (CRESH)
http://cresh.org.uk/
email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: + 44 131 651 7130
Fax: + 44 131 650 2524
Working days: Monday to Thursday
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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