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    Postdoctoral researcher in livestock systems - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

    University of Reading
    University of Reading Reading, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    AR-Research
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    Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an international research project focusing on the sustainability assessment of current and future livestock systems: PATHWAYS (www.pathways-). This is a unique opportunity to work within an experienced and impactful team involving those promoting innovations in supply chains, in-order to delineate and evaluate credible, relevant, and timely approaches for the sustainable development of the livestock sector.

    You must have

  • A PhD in a discipline related to the project, or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience in some or all the following methods: agri-food Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), quantitative trade-off analysis, structured interviews
  • Previous experience of leading and/or contributing to publications/presentations

    • You will be responsible for the development of an evaluation framework for the assessment of progress towards sustainability objectives in livestock systems, and for the analysis, interpretation, and publication of sustainability data on innovative livestock practices. Across these activities will prepare findings for publication, assist with future grant applications, as well as liaise with participants and organisations across the agri-food sector in Europe.

    In addition, the postholder will contribute to teaching activities within the BSc Agricultural Business Management, BSc Agriculture and BSc Food Business Marketing and Economics and Masters level courses in Agricultural Economics and Food Economics and Marketing.

    This post is particularly suited for researchers who have strong data analysis and organisational skills, and a career ambition to develop a profile in applied food systems research. We are particularly seeking to recruit an individual who shares our values of integrating farmers supply chain actors, NGOs,

    policymakers, and citizens within the research process to target-real life needs, problems, and opportunities.

    Informal discussions are welcome; please contact Principal Investigator Dr Laurence Smith ).

    Closing date - 31/05/2024

    Interview date - TBC

    Informal contact details

    Contact role:

    Lecturer

    Contact name:

    Laurence Smith

    Contact phone:

    Contact email:

    By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.


    The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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