Postdoctoral Researcher - Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, the North of England Women's Diet and ActivitY After Early Breast Cancer (NEWDAY-ABC): hybrid intervention-implementation trial will focus on helping overweight women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to achieve weight loss and maintain a healthy weight following treatment. The research will be carried out at four sites across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and we are looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher for 36 months to take a lead role in the day-to-day delivery of the project at the Hull site, while also helping to coordinate activities with other sites involved in this multicentre trial. 

Applicants should have expertise and experience of physical activity and/or dietary behaviour change interventions in clinical populations, with an emphasis on weight management and/or health improvement. This post requires a sound appreciation of the challenges associated with lifestyle behaviour modification and empathy for supporting individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, to change their lifestyle behaviours. If you have experience of working in the field of exercise oncology or health behaviour change in respect of weight management, or you have transferable expertise gained from involvement in lifestyle interventions with other populations, we encourage you to apply. The role will require extensive liaison with women treated for breast cancer, clinicians, health professionals and research collaborators. You should be a confident communicator and be capable of conversing effectively with a range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the research and skilled in helping others to achieve their health ambitions.

The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of four Schools within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Hull. Our team of around 30 academics teach over 400 students, including postgraduates studying for MSc by Research, or PhDs. The availability of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, supported by dedicated technical staff, provides an outstanding educational experience for students and excellent opportunities to engage in high-quality research and knowledge exchange. 

Selection criteria:

PhD (or close to PhD completion) in Exercise Science, Health Behaviour Change or a related science discipline and a good Bachelor’s degree or Master's level qualification in Exercise Science or a related science discipline.An emerging track record in an appropriate research field, including scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences and contributing to grant applicationsAn understanding of the challenges associated with lifestyle behaviour modification and empathy for supporting individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, to change their lifestyle behaviours.Sound knowledge of research methods appropriate for human intervention trialsExperience of conducting human intervention research, gained through previous research projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.Knowledge of ethical issues surrounding human intervention research.Experience of working within multidisciplinary research teams and/or clear ability to contribute as an integral and collaborative team member.Willingness to adapt working patterns if demanded by process parameters.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor John Saxton, Email: john.saxton@hull.ac.uk

                                                                                    

 

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2025

Subject Group/Team: Researchers

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 up to 21% pension