Research Fellow in Physical Activity and Health

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Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in Physical Activity and/or Sport and Exercise Science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Working in close collaboration with a range of stakeholders you will contribute to the continued development and assessment of a community-based programme of dance to increase physical activity in older people across Yorkshire. ‘Dance On’, a Sport England funded project, is delivered across Bradford, Doncaster and Leeds and to date has engaged with over 700 people. This role will see the candidate analyse a range of data to assess the effectiveness of this programme, in addition to contributing to the development of new avenues of research and/or a new focus of the Dance on programme.  

You should have a PhD (or close to completion) in Physical Activity or a closely allied discipline, with experience in analysis of quantitative data, specifically questionnaire data.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sarah Astill, Associate Professor in Motor Control 

Email: [email protected]

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Biological Sciences

School/Institute:  School of Biomedical Sciences

Category:  Research

Grade:  Grade 7

Salary:  £34,304 to £40,927 p.a.

Due to funding limitations it is unlikely an appointment will be made above £35,326 p.a.

Working Time:  37.5 hours per week

Post Type:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Fixed Term (12 months)

Release Date:  Thursday 14 October 2021

Closing Date:  Thursday 28 October 2021

Reference:  FBSBM1161

Downloads: Candidate Brief