Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow

This new full-time post is available from March 2026 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2026.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. While the UK research team for GCFaH is based in Penryn, Cornwall, we welcome applicants who will be based remotely, with occasional travel to Penryn.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to participate in the Global Health Research Group on Community Food for Human Nutrition and Planetary Health (Global CFaH) https://communityfoodplanetaryhealth.org/). This NIHR funded post is available from March 2026 through to the end of July 2026. Global CFaH is an international and interdisciplinary project, led by the Universities of Exeter (Prof Nigel Unwin) and West Indies (Dr Madhuvanti Murphy). The successful applicant will play a key role in the analysis, write up and dissemination of qualitative focus group and interview data collected by partners in Fiji, the Caribbean and the Philippines. Some analyses will involve mixed methods through collaboration with quantitative data leads. In addition, it is expected that they will contribute to the development of plans beyond the current project timeframe, including through leading or being part of new funding applications.

About you

For the PDRA level:

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study such as social anthropology, sociology or human geography with an interest in food systems and/or health and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to insert skills and knowledge required.

For the PDRF level:

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study such as social anthropology, sociology or human geography with an interest in food systems and/or health. The successful applicant to Research Fellow will be a nationally recognised authority in a relevant subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop strong research publications. The successful applicant to Research Fellow will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Please see the relevant job description for requirements at the Research Associate level.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.  

Further information

Before submitting an application, you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Prof Conny Guell (C.Guell@exeter.ac.uk)

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