Job Description

\xc2\xa318,622 per annum (plus \xc2\xa3500 research expenses budget) and tuition fees (\xc2\xa35,340) for 3 years

The University of Northampton and Northamptonshire Sport are pleased to offer a fully funded studentship, for full-time on-site PhD study. The PhD project will be focused on developing the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition education within the Northamptonshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. The delivery of nutrition education by HAF providers has been inconsistent nationally (Round et al., 2022) and locally, and parent outcomes expected by the Government have been challenging to meet. Therefore, research is required to support the development of a more robust nutrition education service within the Northamptonshire HAF programme.

The structure of the PhD is predominantly set however, applicants should develop a 1000-word proposal for a PhD project to assess their suitability for the position. The proposal should be included with the application: guidance on writing a proposal can be found here. The proposal should address the project aim: Identify providers\' and families\' priority activities that could increase the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance of nutrition education within the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, to attain the HAF programme\'s aims of 1) receiving healthy and nutritious meals, 2) developing a greater understanding of food, nutrition and other health-related issues, and 3) providing opportunities [for families] to get involved in cookery classes.

The University of Northampton has a large postgraduate research student community, working across the areas of science, technology, the arts, education, health, social sciences, business and law. Based at our state of the art Waterside Campus near the centre of Northampton, our doctoral students enjoy excellent facilities including a dedicated workspace. In the 2020 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, the University was rated number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction.

References:

Round, E. K., Shinwell, J., Stretesky, P. B., & Defeyter, M. A. (2022). An Exploration of Nutritional Education within the Holiday Activities and Food Programme in England. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), 2398.

Applications: Applications are welcomed from candidates with a first degree (first, upper second or equivalent) or Master\'s degree in a relevant subject. Evidence of English Language proficiency (IELTS 7 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any element, or equivalent) is required if your first language is not English.

The applicant must

• Be a home student, eligible for UK-rate fees.
• Apply for full time on-site PhD study.
• Start in October 2023 and attend mandatory induction 30 October - 2 November 2023.

Please see the required documentation to apply for a funded PhD studentship (click here).

Deadline for applications: 10th September 2023

Interviews: 25th September 2023

Start date: October 2023

Informal enquiries: Email Dr Declan Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science Department, on

Apply online for the University HAF Studentship using the keyword \'STU23HAF1\'

\xc2\xa318,622 per annum

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