Dear all
FYI, on behalf of a colleague so reply to him not me! Might be of
interest to some (especially post 2)
Steve
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MRC Epidemiology Unit, Cambridge
Post-doctoral or post-Masters research positions in physical activity,
transport and health
The MRC Epidemiology Unit undertakes research on the causes and
prevention of diabetes and obesity, including - under the auspices of
the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) - developing and
evaluating interventions to change population physical activity
patterns. We are now seeking two researchers to join our team working on
the interdisciplinary quasi-experimental study Commuting and Health in
Cambridge, with a focus on measuring, evaluating and understanding the
impacts of new transport infrastructure on active travel, physical
activity and public health. These posts provide opportunities to work on
existing data, to develop new research ideas and projects, and to
establish collaborative links both within the MRC and across
institutional and disciplinary boundaries.
Post 1. Ref EPID09/491. Post-Doctoral Scientist (three years fixed
term). You will be the lead quantitative public health researcher on the
study, taking primary responsibility for the collection and analysis of
physical activity and other quantitative data from an established cohort
of participants. You will be a post-doctoral scientist who has either
recently completed doctoral studies or is moving into a new research
discipline. A background in epidemiology, physical activity or public
health would be an advantage.
Post 2. Ref EPID09/492. Research Associate (two years fixed term). You
will be the lead qualitative researcher on the study, taking primary
responsibility for the collection and analysis of interview and other
qualitative data from an established cohort of participants. You will
have a Masters degree or doctorate and experience of qualitative
research. A background in public health or a related social science
would be an advantage.
Both posts are available from January 2010. The starting salaries will
be in the range of £25,622 - £31,358 per annum. This is supported by a
flexible pay and reward scheme. These posts offer 30 days' annual leave
and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme.
If you would like to discuss these posts, please contact the principal
investigator, Dr David Ogilvie ([log in to unmask] or
telephone 01223 330315). For further information about the MRC
Epidemiology Unit please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk. For further
information about the Medical Research Council please visit www.mrc.ac.uk.
If you would like to receive the adverts for either of these posts in
large print, Braille, audio, or electronic format/ hard copy, please
contact the Recruitment team at the MRC Shared Service Centre on the
telephone number below or at [log in to unmask]
Applications for these roles must be made online at
http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk quoting the appropriate reference number(s). If
you experience technical difficulties, please call 01793 301157.
Closing date for applications: 9 October 2009.
Interview date: 27 October 2009.
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Steven Cummins MSc PhD
Senior Lecturer & NIHR Fellow
Department of Geography
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
T: 44 020 7882 7653 (direct)
F: 44 020 7882 7479
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W: Healthy Environments Research Programme
http://webspace.qmul.ac.uk/healthyenvironments/index.html
http://www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/staff/cumminss.html
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