PhD studentship in food policy for obesity prevention

The Division of Epidemiology and Public Health is inviting applications for a PhD studentship in food policy for obesity prevention. The successful applicant will undertake mixed-methods research into the price, promotion and consumption of foods high in fat, sugar and salt, and public health policies intended to reduce the harm caused by these products. Applicants are expected to demonstrate experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and a strong interest in obesity prevention. The studentship will support the work of SPECTRUM , a new research consortium funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership.

This consortium will generate new evidence to inform the prevention of non-communicable disease caused by unhealthy commodities focusing on tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drinks. The SPECTRUM Consortium builds on the work of the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS) and includes the Universities of Nottingham, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Stirling, King's College London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University College London and the Australian National University. It also includes the main public health agencies (Public Health England, NHS Health Scotland and Public Health Wales) in Great Britain. Additionally, partners include The Retail Data Partnership, Sandtable and the Alcohol Health Alliance, Smokefree Action Coalition, Obesity Health Alliance, NCD Alliance and the Poverty Alliance.

Eligibility
Applicants for the PhD must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant area, such as public health, epidemiology, social sciences or economics. A relevant Masters degree would be advantageous.

How to apply
Please send a cover letter and an up-to-date CV to Dr Tessa Langley ([Email Address Removed])

The deadline for applications is July 3rd 2020.