Senior Research Fellow in Nutritional Epidemiology

The recently awarded 32M EU Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems has an ambitious programme of work which aims to develop a robust, resilient and sustainable food system in the transition to healthy diets from sustainable sources. It encompasses a research programme from plant science to nutrition and public health across three jurisdictions – the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB). The CoCentre will foster research and innovation to accelerate radical transitions towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable and transparent agri-food sector.

Reporting to the Co-Centre Co-Director at QUB, the Senior Research Fellow will be an experienced Research Fellow with expertise in Nutritional Epidemiology. The project will allow the Senior Research Fellow to conduct world-leading epidemiological research on healthy diets from sustainable sources using our existing large population-based cohort studies (working closely with Profs Cassidy and Kuhn). In addition, the post holder will be responsible for developing a research funding strategy, identifying funding opportunities and drafting and co-ordinating national and international research funding bids, working closely with colleagues from UCD and Sheffield. A particular focus will be on the preparation of Horizon Europe proposals, Wellcome trust proposals, and US Ireland R&D Partnership Programme bids. The Senior Research Fellow will also work with counterparts at U CD and Sheffield to engage in national and international networks to highlight the Co-Centre’s research, build consortia and develop future partnerships.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Qualified to PhD degree level in nutrition/epidemiology.
• Substantial post-doctoral experience and skills in epidemiology and data analyses (nutrition/biomarkers/big data).
• A sustained high quality publication record
• A high academic standing with a growing reputation in nutrition/ epidemiology research.
• Experience of project management, delivering research outcomes and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of a research team.
• Experience in managing and coordinating research funding submissions through national and international agencies.
• Experience of developing research methodologies and devising models, approaches, critiques and methods.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

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