Research Assistant in Human Nutrition

Newcastle University · Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type
Part Time
Posted
June 29, 2026

Job Description

The Role

We are excited to launch this new opportunity for a Research Assistant in Human Nutrition to join us in the Human Nutrition & Exercise Research Centre, Population Health Sciences Institute, at Newcastle University.

You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and ambitious research group based in the Newcastle University Medical School, led by Dr. Oliver Shannon.

The project is funded by the BBSRC i-NutriLife hub and is exploring the impact of GLP-1 medications (used to treat obesity) on micronutrient status. It will also be exploring user attitudes towards addressing micronutrient deficiencies via vitamin- and mineral-fortified foods.

You will be involved in synthesising current knowledge on this topic via a systematic review and carrying out a large-scale survey underpinned by relevant behaviour change theory. You will work closely with an industry partner and will provide them with regular updates on progress and help produce a repo...

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