Research Fellow

The Role

This role focuses on leading impactful research that improves children’s health, growth and wellbeing. You will design and deliver studies involving child participants, using advanced measurement approaches (e.g. anthropometry and imaging), analyse complex data, and share findings to influence policy and practice. Working with families, schools, clinicians and partners, you’ll help translate research into real-world benefits for children. Ideal for someone passionate about child health and interdisciplinary research, the role offers a rewarding mix of scientific innovation, collaboration and meaningful societal impact.

More information about this research theme can be found here: https://research.shu.ac.uk/shusize/

The Department

The School of Sport and Physical Activity has a long and rich tradition of delivering innovative programmes and research in sport and physical activity for over 40 years. Ranked 4th in the UK for the last Research Excellence Framework (REF) (2021) and with thousands of alumni working across the globe, the School is considered one of the leading HE providers within sport and physical activity. Courses are taught by leading experts who deliver cutting edge, research-informed teaching, with staff holding prominent positions within the sport industry. With a global reputation for offering applied programmes and value-added opportunities, our students graduate ready for the diverse sport sector.