Postdoctoral Research Associate evaluating food marketing restrictions

University of Cambridge

Posted: 20 August 2026 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

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The Population Health Interventions Group at the Institute of Metabolic Science is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate skilled in quantitative methods for evaluating natural experiments. The successful candidate will contribute to a multi-component evaluation of new restrictions on marketing less healthy foods, implemented in the UK. This role involves leading quantitative analyses on household grocery purchasing and the nutritional content of foods from chain restaurants, utilizing data from Worldpanel and MenuTracker. Applicants should have a PhD or be close to completion, with proven experience in methods such as interrupted time series analysis. The position is fixed-term for 21 months and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

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