Research Associate

Based at University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Role Description

Department

The Department of Environment and Geography is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community-oriented department that has a strong commitment to upholding our core values (embracing diversity, making a positive difference, environmental sustainability, being friendly and helpful, and always learning). Our department is highly integrated within an exciting array of environmental sustainability endeavours at our university, such as the Environmental Sustainability Academy at York and the Stockholm Environmental Institute (York), providing many opportunities for interdisciplinary working and networking across the university and beyond. The department is proud to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award.

Role

We are seeking a creative and critically-minded Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an exciting ESRC-funded ‘Open Research Area’ project exploring the intersection of food systems and sustainable finance. This project, "Capitalizing on Transformation: A Recipe for Sustainable Food Systems," aims to understand the complex relationships between financial actors, corporate power, and sustainability in food systems. The role involves conducting innovative research using mixed-methods approaches, including network analysis, event studies, and media analysis, to inform policy and practice. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Truzaar Dordi and will collaborate with an international team of researchers from the UK, France, Germany, and Canada.

This post is available at 100% FTE on a fixed term contract. Please note that flexible working patterns and job sharing opportunities will be considered.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

• PhD (or near completion) in sustainability, environmental studies, management, economics, political science, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of sustainability transitions and systems thinking, particularly in financial and/or food systems
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate across institutions
• Experience with mixed-methods research approaches (e.g., network analysis, natural language processing, event studies)
• Track record of academic publishing and public engagement
• Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences and media formats
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in international research environments

Interview date: Week of 24 March 2025 (TBC)

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Truzaar Dordi (Lecturer in Sustainability Management) at truzaar.dordi@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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