Research Fellow in Resilience Dynamics of Regenerative Agriculture

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (until 31^st October 2025 to complete specific time limited work)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you interested in using your facilitation and qualitative data analysis skills on a project studying regenerative agriculture?

We are looking for a Research Fellow to assist in stakeholder-facing project activities and lead the creation of dissemination and research products to these and academic audiences. There are two main activities: 1) a workshop with UK farmers exploring the economic resilience dynamics related to the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices; 2) a workshop with relevant UK policymakers to present data on the greenhouse gas and yield impacts of regenerative practices.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Guy Ziv

Email: g.ziv@leeds.ac.uk

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