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School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences
Applications are sought for an enthusiastic researcher with a background in sports science or a related discipline, and a strong interest in sport and physical activity as medicine. The project will focus on evaluating the impact of Public Health England's Clinical Champions' Physical Activity Training Programme. The role will primarily involve co-ordinating and conducting all aspects of data collection and analysis, monitoring the status of the evaluation activities, report writing and liaising with funders, stakeholders and other research partners.
This position is offered on a part-time (0.5 FTE, 18.5 hours per week), fixed-term maternity cover contract for 10-months or to 31st August 2018 or the earlier return of the post-holder (whichever is the soonest)
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Informal enquires should be made to Kim Buxton, Physical Activity, Adults and Healthcare Programme Manager, SSEHS Active, by email to K.E.Buxton@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone 01509 226417.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 24th October 2017.
Interviews will most likely be held on Monday 30th October 2017.