Research Fellow - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107440 - Grade 7

We are seeking a health economist to undertake economic analysis for the project: “The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Snacktivity™, an intervention to promote physical activity and health outcomes: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial.” The population has become less physically active and more sedentary, yet there is compelling evidence that inactivity and high levels of sitting are both independently associated with poorer health and mortality. Snacktivity™ is a novel approach that focuses on encouraging the public to accumulate ≥150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA) per/week and completion of muscle-strengthening activities twice per/week by promoting frequent ‘activity snacks’. By focusing on completion of small bouts of physical activity, Snacktivity™ may help to develop people’s confidence to become physically active, and then to maintain participation.