Research Fellow - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107440 - Grade 7

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Position Details Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822 Grade: 7: Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2027 Closing date: 16th June 2026: We are seeking to appoint one candidate at either Grade 7 (Research Fellow I) or Grade 6 (Research Associate). Funding is for a maximum of 12 months, from 1 September 2026. Background: To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research project. We are seeking a health economist to undertake economic analysis for the project: “The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Snacktivity™, an intervention to promote physical activity and health outcomes: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial.” The population has become less physically active and more sedentary, yet there is compelling evidence that inactivity and high levels of sitting are both independently associated with poorer health and mortality. Snacktivity™ is a novel...