Research Associate – Behaviour Change in Older Adults at Loughborough University

(Full-time, 37-hours per week; Fixed-term for 12-months.)

The internationally renowned School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University is seeking a post-doctoral Research Associate. Externally funded by Sonova AG, this post will involve the undertaking of qualitative research to assess health behaviour change in older adults and how this can be facilitated by healthcare professionals.

Applicants should have completed (or be at the point of completing) a PhD in a related area, such as health or rehabilitation psychology. A background in health behaviour change and chronic disease is desirable. Previous research experience in qualitative methods is essential.

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This role has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, the line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note that there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend reasonable amounts of time working on the Loughborough campus (further information is available here).

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr David Maidment, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, via email to D.W.Maidment@lboro.ac.uk.

Applications close on 15 August 2023.

Further details available here.