英国剑桥大学营养和骨骼健康研究员岗位

Research Scientist : Cambridge, UK

Institution

Medical Research Council ，Cambridge, UK

website

http://www.mrc.ac.uk

Location

Cambridge, UK

Date Posted

August 01, 2009

Date Expires

August 14, 2009

Tags

bone ,nutrition, health ,research, mrc, medical ,research ,council ,medicin

Description

Research Scientist
Nutrition and Bone Health Research
Salary Band – £25,622 to £31,358 per annum

MRC Collaborative Centre for Human Nutrition (HNR), Cambridge, under the Directorship of Dr Ann Prentice, is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the relationships between nutrition and health by providing a National Centre of Excellence.

The aim of the Nutrition and Bone Health Group (NBH) is to identify the role of nutrition and lifestyle in the optimisation of bone health and the reduction of osteoporosis and rickets risk within the wider context of nutrition policy for calcium and vitamin D in developed and developing countries. Studies are organised within three inter-linking theme areas, each led by a senior scientific theme leader in Cambridge under the leadership of Dr Ann Prentice; calcium, vitamin D and population health; bone health through the life course; metabolic aspects of bone health.

We wish to appoint a Research Scientist to conduct project-based scientific research investigating ethnic differences in calcium handing in relation to bone health in British, Chinese, Gambian and other populations

The post holder will be required to take the lead role in managing all aspects of their projects and progress project work to a high scientific standard. They will be the main point of contact for co-ordination and logistic aspects of specific studies conducted with collaborators, working closely with the senior colleagues in NBH and across HNR as required.

Applicants for this post will have a PhD or equivalent qualification in a biological or medical science and extensive experience of nutrition or health-related research, a working knowledge and understanding of the nutritional aspects of bone health, the techniques used to study bone, and different stages of life with respect to nutrition and bone health.

This is a full time position offered on an open ended contract with salary dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition to salary we offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave, free on site car parking and optional membership of MRC’s final salary pension scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Gail Goldberg (gail.goldberg@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk).

If you would like to receive this advert in large print, Braille, audio, or electronic format/ hard copy, please contact the Recruitment team at the MRC Shared Service Centre on the telephone number below orrecruitment@ssc.mrc.ac.uk.

Applications for this role must be made online athttp://jobs.mrc.ac.ukquoting HNR09/390. Please include a CV and covering letter with your application. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties in doing this please call 01793 301260.

Closing date: 14th August 2009
Interview dates: 2nd and/or 3rd September

The MRC is an equal opportunities employer.

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