Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Public Health Psychology
Lead research evaluating new government marketing restrictions on less healthy foods in England.
Best for:Best for quantitative researchers in psychology or public health with expertise in social media content analysis and secondary data evaluation.
Overview
The University of Liverpool is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Psychology within the Appetite & Obesity research group. Funded by an NIHR Public Health Research programme project, the researcher will lead work packages evaluating UK government restrictions on the marketing of less healthy foods. Responsibilities include developing study protocols, coding and analysing social media food marketing, and performing quantitative secondary data analyses of television advertising. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team spanning multiple universities and institutions. The position is offered as a fixed-term contract for 18 months, with an expected start in January 2027.
What you'll do
- Develop comprehensive study protocols for evaluating food marketing restrictions.
- Conduct coding and quantitative analysis of food marketing content on social media platforms.
- Perform quantitative secondary data analysis of commercial audience research data concerning television advertising.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a multi-institution research team and broader academic programme.
- Support dissemination activities by contributing to peer-reviewed research publications and conference presentations.
- Draft project reports and deliver stakeholder presentations where appropriate.
- Engage in professional and personal development opportunities to advance career goals.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in psychology, public health, or a related discipline (or awaiting award)
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Contribution to research publications expected.
- Demonstrated background in psychology and/or public health research.
- Experience in quantitative data analysis and protocol development.
- Ability to analyse social media content or commercial television advertising data.
- Strong collaborative and teamwork skills for multi-site projects.
- Track record of or aptitude for academic writing and research dissemination.
- Open to applicants holding or nearing completion of a doctoral degree.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-06
Interested applicants must submit their application online through the University of Liverpool recruitment portal. Ensure all required application materials and supporting documentation are provided prior to the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
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