Postdoc Research Fellow Lvl1, Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci

Applications are invited for a very dynamic post-doctoral scientist to work on a project funded by the HRB through the transnational JPI Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life ERA Net HDHL INTIMIC call "Prevention of unhealthy weight gain and obesity during crucial phases throughout the lifespan (PREPHOBES)". This project First 1000 days Strategies to Prevent Childhood Obesity (acronym EndObesity), will develop, implement and evaluate innovative, multi-disciplinary strategies for prevention of childhood obesity by targeting family-based lifestyle factors in the pre-conception period, pregnancy and early childhood, covering the first 1000 days of life. The consortium includes European partners from academia, municipal/governmental health care services, educational stakeholders, industry partners and parent childhood organisations, and combines expertise in multiple areas of childhood obesity science and implementation.

The post-doctoral researcher will conduct a systematic review and lead the analysis examining pregnancy diet and lifestyle intervention associations with offspring outcomes at birth and in childhood, using existing/ongoing intervention studies. A focus will be on examination of the effectiveness of different methods used to deliver such interventions in general and high-risk pregnancy populations, identification of the facilitators and barriers for lifestyle changes, and the role of the father.

Candidates should be highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, interact well within a research team and hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, not limited to Epidemiology, Public Health, Implementation, Behavioural or Life Sciences, (with a focus on life course/nutritional/physical activity epidemiology, behaviour change or maternal health). The ideal candidate must have excellent research skills as evidenced by a strong publication track record, allied with exceptional mentorship, project management and interpersonal skills.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

In addition to the Principal Duties and Responsibilities listed below, the successful candidate will also carry out the following duties specific to this project:

• Liaise with relevant consortium members regarding data harmonisation and sharing
• Lead authorship of high-impact peer review scientific publications

Salary: €38,631 per annum
Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 22 April 2021

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Research PD1/PD2
UCD offers a comprehensive Research Careers Framework in line with the Advisory Science Council Report 'Towards a Framework for Researcher Careers'. This model provides a structured and supportive Career and Skills Development system designed to ensure that Post-docs in UCD are able to plan their careers and prepare for future opportunities in academia, industry or the public sector. For more information, please click here