125th Anniversary Chair
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125th Anniversary Chair
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Birmingham
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Director
Job Description
Professor Nikos Ntoumanis’ work focuses on adaptive motivation - understanding how people can be supported to make healthy, sustainable choices in their lives. Drawing on psychology and behavioural science, his research explores both the enablers and barriers to behaviour change across different populations.
“Motivation underlies so much of human behaviour,” he explains. “From how we approach learning and work to how we care for our physical and mental health. I’m interested in what drives people forward, what holds them back, and how we can design environments that better support positive change.”
A key part of his research involves developing and testing behavioural interventions that can be adapted for different groups, such as adolescents, physically inactive adults, or individuals managing chronic conditions.
A hallmark of Professor Ntoumanis’ work is his commitment to making research matter beyond the university walls. “My aim is to create supportive environments - in schools, clinics, workplaces, and communities - that help people adopt and maintain healthier behaviours,” he says.
One of his most exciting projects at the moment is YEAH! (Youth Engagement in Active Health), a €10 million Horizon Europe initiative. The project works directly with young people across Europe to co-design strategies for improving physical activity, diet, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
“YEAH! is built on the idea that young people are experts in their own lives,” he explains. “We’re not just delivering interventions - we’re co-creating them. The goal is to build activities that are enjoyable, inclusive, and sustainable, while addressing real barriers they face.”
Skills and Requirements
- Expertise in motivation and behavioural science
- Experience in developing and testing behavioural interventions
- Strong research background
- Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to real-world impact
- Experience with large-scale research initiatives (e.g., Horizon Europe)
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