Overview
The University of Cambridge is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to evaluate UK restrictions on less-healthy food advertising and price promotions using quantitative natural-experiment methods.
Complete research opportunity details
Reference SJ50788 is a 21-month fixed-term post in the Institute of Metabolic Science / Clinical Biochemistry research environment. The project evaluates policy effects from online and television advertising restrictions and price-promotion restrictions using quantitative public-health and natural-experiment methods. Hybrid working is supported where compatible with the role.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should have completed a PhD, or be within three months of completion, in a relevant quantitative, public-health, epidemiology, economics or related research area and meet the methodological requirements in the official vacancy.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official University of Cambridge vacancy on 22 August 2026. Reference SJ50788 was published 19 August 2026, remained open through 14 September 2026, is fixed term for 21 months and lists £37,694–£46,049.
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