Institution (Location)
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) – Melbourne, AUS
Start Date
May 17, 2016
Salary
AUS $110,906 – $127,681 pa (plus 17% super)
Position Description

Deakin University recently re-designated the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (CPAN) as a research institute, the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN).  IPAN is a multidisciplinary research institute spanning biomedical, clinical and population health research with world class expertise in both nutrition and physical activity. IPAN’s vision is to improve the health and quality of life of Australians through nutrition and physical activity research excellence.

The Senior Research Fellow – Population Nutrition will conduct research in the area of nutrition as it relates to population health (e.g. nutritional epidemiology, population-based dietary interventions; nutrition promotion, food and nutrition policy). Examples of current project areas include: meal composition and timing; dietary patterns and health; nutrition promotion interventions with a focus on mothers and children; school nutrition promotion; social-psychological influences on consumer behaviours; nutrition and ageing cohort study; food environments and eating behaviours; influencing the food supply to promote health; food and nutrition policy critiques; formulating policy recommendations to promote healthy and sustainable food systems.

 

Candidate’s Qualifications (who should apply)
How to Apply

All applicants MUST provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing resume.

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please see links below.  Please note that at this point in time our current system does not support application via tablet or phone.  Please use a laptop or desktop computer to submit your application.  We are working on a solution for this and hope to improve the application process on mobile devices in the near future. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work on making the experience a better one for you.

Deakin University values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion.

Deakin University is an employer of choice for women and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We value our staff and understand that they are more than just their jobs, that’s why we offer benefits that enhance work life. Further information on Deakin’s workplace benefits can be found here: http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin/your-employer-of-choice

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