Join our team - KTP Associate - Research and Project Lead (Digital Nutrition)
We are happy to announce that we are expanding our team! We are looking for a Research and Project Lead to support us in the development and implementation of our digital food education platform in an upcoming pilot study. This Knowledge Transfer Partnership project will be delivered in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University and is funded by Innovate UK.
Application deadline: 11 October 2023
Start date: December 2023
For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk
Apply: https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=154239
Location: Oxford
Salary: £36,000 to £38,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
About the role:
This role will deliver a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between Oxford Brookes University (OBU) and Think Through Nutrition (TTN), funded by Innovate UK. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the team and will be instrumental in realising the charity’s exciting plans for growth, through developing and implementing a digital nutrition programme for vulnerable and disadvantaged people, piloted initially in the prison sector and then with a planned roll out to other sectors, resulting in the sustainable growth of the charity and securing its position as the leading third sector organisation in the field.
This is a full time, fixed term role for 32 months. It is remote role, with regular travel between Oxford and London.
About Think Through Nutrition:
Think Through Nutrition (TTN) is the UK’s leading voice on the link between nutrition, brain health and behaviour. Grounded in four decades of evidence-based research, our world-class and global team of experts leads pioneering work in this field.
About Oxford Brookes University:
Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry.
A successful candidate requires:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 2:1 in nutrition, public health, psychology or social sciences
Experience of independent project management
Experience of working in a complex stakeholder environment, with a focus on building relationships and managing expectations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities through nutrition
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and organisation in work
Please note:
A DBS check may be required for this role.
We take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
We guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.