Research Fellow in Behaviour Sciences and Cancer

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Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in behavioural science or psychology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

You will contribute to the Cancer Research UK funded Aspirin for Cancer Prevention (AsCaP) catalyst award. AsCaP is a multi-institution award, and the current post will be responsible for delivering the workstream related to behavioural science and cancer prevention. This work is being led by Dr Samuel Smith. You will be involved in the preparation, analysis and write-up of studies involving public attitudes towards the use of aspirin for cancer prevention. You will have experience of undertaking mixed methods research involving both surveys and semi-structured interviews, as well as an understanding of the psychological factors influencing preventive therapy decision-making.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Samuel Smith, Associate Professor of Behavioural Medicine

E-mail: [email protected]

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty/School of Medicine we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people.  Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.  

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute:  Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS)
Category:  Research
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 

£35,333 to £42,155
p.a.
Working Time:  1.0 Full time Equivalent
Post Type: 

Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (Available from 1 February 2023 to 30 September 2023)
Release Date:  Wednesday 02 November 2022
Closing Date:  Saturday 12 November 2022
Reference:  MHIHS1339
Downloads:  Candidate Brief