EU-IFAD funded EcoFoodSystems project recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for research to enable transitions towards city-regional diets that are more sustainable, affordable and healthy
The interdisciplinary research group of Prof. Charles Spillane in the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway (Ireland) is currently seeking to recruit two dynamic Postdoctoral Researchers to conduct research on Sustainable, Affordable and Healthy Diets for city regions, within the European Union – International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) funded EcoFoodSystems project.
By 2050, more than two thirds of the world population will be living in urban areas, the majority living in cities. The EcoFoodSystems project aims to generate data and knowledge for more effective decision-making that enables climate-resilient transitions of diets that are more sustainable, affordable and healthy in three city regions globally (Addis Ababa, Cali and Hanoi).
The successful candidate should possess excellent critical thinking skills and have the capacity to conduct cutting-edge high-impact research which provides an evidence base for informing dietary transitions for nutritionally marginalised groups (e.g. undernutrition, overweight, obese) in city regions.
Postdoc 1 (Sustainable Diets) position (Reference : 010463)
We are seeking a dynamic PostDoctoral Researcher 1 (Sustainable Diets) with excellent skills in Data Analytics, life cycle assessment (attributional, consequential), Big Data / AI, scenario planning, and measurement of tradeoffs and co-benefits associated with different dietary trajectories or food #baskets. The PostDoctoral Researcher will have proven capability in research and survey design, data analysis and synthesis, drafting of research papers and reports and development plus delivery of project presentations
Postdoc 2 (Affordable & Healthy Diets) position (Reference: 010456)
We are seeking a PostDoctoral Researcher 2 (Affordable & Healthy Diets) with excellent knowledge and skills in nutrition, diets, food science and analysis of the health and nutrition co-benefits and trade-offs associated with different foods, food baskets and diets produced based on sustainability and/or affordability goals. The successful candidate will have proven capability in nutritional research design, data analysis and synthesis, drafting of research papers, reviews, and reports, plus delivery of project presentations. Experience and knowledge of designing and running nutritional trials with a diet focus in developing countries would be desirable, including experience of case-control studies, cohort studies and randomized trials.
Both PostDoctoral Researcher will work within the overall EcoFoodSystems project team at the University of Galway, be team players and have a strong focus on generating and enabling high-impact research outputs and immediate outcomes from the EcoFoodSystems project. The successful candidates will join the EcoFoodSystems project team led by Prof. Spillane and will be expected to engage in all aspects of the overall project, design and conduct research and to be available to travel to conduct research and advance the project towards research outputs and outcomes.
Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €44,346 – €56,764 per annum.
Apply now via: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/#
(positions are listed under Research Vacancies Type 2)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00pm (Irish Time) on Friday 12th July 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Please review full job description for further details and essential requirements.
For informal enquiries, email charles.spillane@universityofgalway.ie
Prof. Charles Spillane, Agriculture, Food Systems & Bioeconomy Research Centre, Ryan Institute, University of Galway, University Road, Galway H91 REW4, Ireland.
The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.