Research Fellow (Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems)

The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems brings together academics from multiple disciplines, including the natural sciences, trade, economics, politics, political economy and law. It will build on the shared objectives to develop a robust, resilient and sustainable food system that meets changing consumer demands. It will also look to foster cooperation and consensus to develop an agri-food sector that underpin national economies and will foster R&I to accelerate radical transitions towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable and transparent agri-food sector. The Co-Centre presents a unique opportunity to rapidly develop innovative and transformative solutions to transition the food system and position Ireland and the UK as a research and innovation global leader for positive and sustainable change in the transition to climate-neut rality by 2050.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work within the Nutrition and Health platform of the Co-Centre. This Platform will identify the changes required in dietary intake in the transition to HDSS, and their impact on health, using multidisciplinary approaches including population-based studies, establishment of a household panel, individual and community-based interventions. Three areas will be addressed: Determining required changes to existing food consumption patterns to improve population and planetary health; Developing and testing strategies to transition HDSS; and Evaluating efficacy of foods, technologies and services developed in supporting the transition to HDSS.

The postholder will also collaborate with researchers across the Co-Centre in scientific research duties, and will work closely with platform PIs in the management of the overall work plan, to deliver project deliverables, reports and scientific papers, develop research funding proposals and support the training and supervision of other research team members.

About the person:

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

• Have or about to obtain* a PhD degree in Nutrition, Epidemiology and Health or a relevant discipline (*must be obtained within 3 months of commencement of employment).
• Relevant recent experience of research in plant-based diets and flavonoids.
• Track record of high-quality publications commensurate with stage of career.

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.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

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