Associate Professor/Professor (Centre lead) in Food Systems Research

To drive this agenda, we are expanding NRI’s capacity for research on food systems at global, regional, and local levels, hence seeking to appoint a Professor/Associate Professor and research leader in Food Systems research. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic research leadership and coordinate transdisciplinary research that addresses food systems-related issues. 

The role holder will be required to:

1. Lead transdisciplinary research in Food Systems supported by a long-term vision that aligned with the NRI’s and the University's strategy and core values.
2. Inspire and coordinate food systems research activities across disciplines, the Department, Research Centres, Institute and the University. 
3. Establish a long-term funding stream and partnership to support and grow this vision.
4. Provide management support to the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training. The CDT is contracted to run through to September 2027. https://foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk/ 

The candidate should have a proven record of attracting external research and other grants and the ability to add value to the NRI’s and the University’s strategic aims. The post holder is expected to have, and maintain, strong partner relationships at regional, national, and international levels. An outstanding, sustained, record of high-quality, internationally recognised, publication outputs is essential. The holder of this post will require experience with winning and leading the implementation of large multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder research projects with demonstrable global impact.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Nazanin Zand NZandFard@gre.ac.uk 

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperationsfes@gre.ac.uk 

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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