Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition

at University of York, York, United Kingdom

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Salary

£46,970 to £57,666 a year

Closing date

7 December 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Part Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

First seen

11 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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Role Description The Hull York Medical School (HYMS) at the University of York seeks to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching & Research) to cover maternity leave and support teaching, learning and assessment across the School, whilst supporting research in the areas of nutrition (or nutrition related subjects (e.g. human growth and development/anthropology)) and quantitative evaluation methods. The posts offer exciting opportunities to contribute to the development of the School and for the successful candidate to develop their teaching and research career. The role will play a key role in successfully delivering the undergraduate medical curriculum to cohorts of students, supported by academic and professional support colleagues. They will also be expected to contribute to the Public Health Nutrition group; building strength and capacity and contributing to the wider impact strategy. The successful candidate will join the Public Health Nutrition group (under the direction of Professor Maria Bryant) and will be integrated within both the Hull York Medical School and the Department of Health Sciences (sitting within the Population and Society research group led by Professor Kate Pickett). You will be appointed by the Hull York Medical School and will be based on the York Campus, within the Department of Health Sciences, whilst also maintaining strong links with the relevant departments across the Campus. Role In addition to conducting research, the post will provide direct oversight to less senior colleagues, particularly in nutrition research and dietary assessment activities. Research activities will include (and provide oversight to) data analysis and interpretation of research data; writing up of research results and dissemination through publications, seminar and conference presentations, partnership working (including local and national policy makers); data collection (including within schools); public engagement and outreach activities. Other key activities include playing a key role in supporting impact and knowledge exchange activities for the School and delivering teaching related activities (including lecturing/tutoring within human anthropology, growth and epidemiology, as well as marking and teaching planning). Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed PhD in nutrition or nutrition related subject (e.g. human growth and development /anthropology/biology), or equivalent experience. Knowledge of a range of quantitative research techniques and methodologies, including evaluation research, in addition to knowledge of a range of teaching techniques to enthuse and engage students. Ability to lead and/or take responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project. Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media. Ability to supervise the work of others, for example in research teams or projects. Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination. Ability to design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area. Competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects. Interview date: To be confirmed. For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Maria Bryant at maria.bryant@york.ac.uk . The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #Equalityat York £46,970 to £57,666 per year, reduced pro-rata.

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