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Two Health Psychology
Research Assistant Posts

Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating: Fixed term contract for 28 months

Full-time post; Salary £15,144 to £19,719 per annum.

Applications are invited for this 28 month post conducting research into
overcoming barriers to healthy eating in ethnic minorities on a
multi-stage project funded by the Food Standards Agency. The study
involves investigating dietary behaviour and associated psychological
factors in ethnic minority groups using questionnaires and focus groups.
The results of these investigations will be used in the development and
evaluation of a community based dietary intervention. You should have a
good degree in psychology and expertise/experience in quantitative and
qualitative research methods. An MSc in health psychology would be an
advantage. The post would be suitable for a health pychologist wishing
to register for stage 2 training in Health Psychology, for which
supervision fees would be waived, and/or a research degree, for which
university registration fees would be waived. For informal enquiries,
contact Anna Baker, tel 0207 320 2397 or 0207 133 5079, email
[log in to unmask] Closing date November 21st. Interviews are
expected to be held on Dec 8/9th. Ref 03/142FXC


Pain Coping in Haemophilia: Fixed term contract for two years

Part time post - 21 hours (3 days) per week; Salary £15,144 - £19,719
pro rata per annum

Applications are invited for this two-year, part time (.6) post
conducting research on pain management and pain coping in haemophilia,
in collaboration with the UK Haemophilia Society. The research includes
a needs assessment, qualitative studies of patients' experiences, a
large scale questionnaire survey, and a prospective evaluation of an
information and advice intervention. You should have a good degree in
psychology and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research
methods. An MSc in Health Psychology would be an advantage. The post
would be suitable for a health psychologist wishing to register for
stage 2 training in health psychology, for which supervision fees would
be waived, and/or a higher research degree, for which university
registration fees would be waived. There may also be opportunities for
additional paid teaching work in the department. For informal
enquiries, contact James Elander, tel 0207 320 1073, email
[log in to unmask] Closing date November 28th. Interviews are
expected to be held on Dec 16th. Ref 03/143FXC

Further details and an application form can be downloaded at
www.londonmet.ac.uk/vacancies or for these details to be sent to you
please write to London Metropolitan University, London City Campus,
Human Resources, 31 Jewry Street, London EC3N 2EY or email
[log in to unmask] quoting the relevant reference number.

London Metropolitan University is an equal opportunities employer
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James Elander
Psychology Department
London Metropolitan University
Calcutta House, Old Castle Street
London E1 7NT, UK

Tel +44 (0)207 320 1073
Email [log in to unmask]

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