Research Fellow - University of York, United Kingdom - University of York

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Department:


The School of Business and Society is uniquely placed to lead business and public policy action to tackle complex social and environmental issues and deliver sustainable inclusive growth.

We're combining and amplifying strengths in responsible business management, social and public policy, social work and public management, to create an environment that will help develop the ethical leaders of tomorrow.

Our interdisciplinary School brings together a ground breaking combination of disciplines. We'll deliver real societal impact through research which looks at key debates in public policy, business and society. We're collaborating with partners across business, public and third sectors to ensure they are successful and sustainable.

In parallel, we're working with managers and policymakers to help organisations build more sustainable communities, fairer societies and positive environmental outcomes.

The School of Business and Society welcomes staff and students from around the world. We celebrate excellence, breadth and diversity across the spectrum of interdisciplinary responsible management.

The School offers quality teaching, based on influential scholarship, an international profile and strong links with business to develop entrepreneurial and highly employable graduates.


Role:


Based in York, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team and contribute to cutting-edge research on sustainability impact assessment in domestic production systems and agri-food trade in the UK.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team of people working on transforming food systems, you will play a crucial role in the Integrative Methods work package (CCT1 of The H3 Program funded by the UKRI), where you will collaborate with other work packages and cross-cutting themes to develop new metrics and assess multi-scale vulnerabilities of proposed interventions.

Your expertise in Life Cycle Assessments and/ or other innovative integrated methods will be instrumental in evaluating the sustainability impact of various interventions and policy options on environmental, social, and economic dimensions.


Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

  • Educational Background: A Ph.
D. in Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agricultural Economics, Agri-food or a related field is required. Your doctoral research should have focused on some aspects of sustainability assessment.

  • Research Expertise: Proven experience in conducting research on two or more areas from sustainability impact assessment and a strong background in using any two or more integrated methods such as Participatory workshops, Delphi, Metaanalysis of secondary datasets, Multicriteria decision analysis, Hybrid Spatial Life Cycle Assessment, Panel Data analysis, Scenario Building approaches, or Digital Twins.
  • Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies including study design, intervention development, codesign and qualitative methods
  • Experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research and writing up research work for publication with demonstrable experience of coproduction of research and participant involvement
  • Demonstrated experience or ability to design multidisciplinary research projects and write funding proposals
  • Publication Record: A track record of publishing research in highranking peerreviewed journals (or ABS4*) is desirable.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Ability to collaborate with researchers from diverse disciplines and engage with stakeholders in the agricultural and food sectors to develop comprehensive sustainability impact assessments.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing complex datasets, interpreting results, life cycle assessments, and providing valuable insights to inform decisionmaking processes.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage research projects effectively, meet deadlines, and deliver highquality outcomes.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research findings in a clear and accessible manner to both academic and nonacademic audiences.
  • Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Initiative & Independence: Demonstrated ability to work independently and show initiative in research planning and execution.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: A passion for contributing to sustainability research and promoting positive environmental and social impacts in the agrifood sector.
This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2025.


Interview date:
to be confirmed

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