Research Fellow

Hours: full-time (36.5 hours)

Contract: fixed term 12 months

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: 20^th September 2024

Expected start date: 1^st October 2024

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work within the Irish-UK Future Food Systems: Policy, Regulation and Transformation platform of the multimillion Euros Science Research Foundation Ireland funded Co-Centre for Sustainable Food and Resilient Food Systems on the island of Ireland. The role, which is based at the UKTPO, will focus on the policies and regulations supporting the food system that are often not interlinked or coordinated. This issue is exacerbated by complexities of the relationship between Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the European Union. As a result, unintended consequences, possible conflicts and opportunities for synergies are not considered.

The post holder at UKTPO reports to the co-investigator, Professor Fiona Smith.

The post is full time (37 hours per week) fixed for 12 months, available from 1^st October 2024.

Please contact Professor Fiona Smith: Fiona.Smith@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

Further information about the UKTPO can be found here.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To conduct literature reviews in domestic food law and policy, the regulation of agricultural inputs (e.g. fertilizers/seeds), customs requirements (e.g. food safety and labelling requirements, international trade law as it relates to food trade (including the Windsor Framework); the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreements and global supply chain implications.
2. Under the guidance of the two co-investigators, to connect key themes of the project with current debates in food systems policy and law.
3. To assist in the write-up of findings for the project report.
4. To assist in the write-up of findings for peer-reviewed academic publications.
5. To attend regular team meetings and project-related events, including where relevant, training.
6. To undertake all research in a manner that observes the ethical codes of social science research.
7. To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance.
8. Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion/submission) in law or related to law or relevant industry experience.
2. Expertise and current knowledge, as evidenced through study for a postgraduate degree or relevant industry experience in both the following fields: domestic (UK) food law and policy and international trade law and policy.
3. Proven qualitative research skills and experience in conducting academic literature reviews in law.
4. Familiarity with critical perspectives in law and politics.
5. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
6. Ability to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly.
7. Demonstrable intellectual ability.
8. Ability to assess and organise resources.
9. Ability to work as part of a team.
10. Proven ability to work without close supervision.
11. Excellent IT skills.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. Experience of qualitative data analysis.
2. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities in the post holder’s School.
3. Experience with online research dissemination.

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