Senior Research Fellow (Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems)

The recently awarded 35M EU Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems has an ambitious programme of work which aims to develop a robust, resilient and sustainable food system in the transition to healthy diets form sustainable sources. It encompasses a research programme from plant science to nutrition and public health across three jurisdictions – the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB). The Co- Centre will foster research and innovation to accelerate radical transitions towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable and transparent agri-food sector.

Reporting to the Co-Centre Co-Director at QUB, the Senior Research Fellow will be an experienced Research Fellow with expertise in Nutritional Epidemiology. The project will allow the Senior Research Fellow to conduct world-leading research work on our existing cohort studies (working closely with Profs Cassidy and Kuhn on healthy diets from sustainable sources). In addition, the post holder will be responsible for developing a research funding strategy, identifying funding opportunities and drafting and co-ordinating national and international research funding bids, working closely with colleagues from UCD and Sheffield. A particular focus will be in the preparation of Horizon Europe proposals, Wellcome trust proposals, and US Ireland R&D Partnership Programme bids. The Senior Research Fellow will also work with counterparts at UCD and Sheffield to engage in nationa l and international networks to highlight the Co-Centre’s research, build consortia and develop future partnerships.

About the person:

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

• Qualified to PhD degree level in nutrition/epidemiology or other relevant discipline.
• Substantial post-doctoral experience and skills in epidemiology (nutrition/biomarkers/big data).
• A sustained publication record which is REF returnable.
• A high academic standing with a growing reputation in research within subject specialism.
• Experience of project management, delivering research outcomes and proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment as part of a research team.
• Experience in managing and coordinating research funding submissions through national and international agencies.
• Experience of developing research methodologies and devising models, approaches, critiques and methods.

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 on our website.

This post is available for 36 months. 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 at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

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