Queen's University Belfast
Research Fellow in Nutrition - Research, Policy and Impact
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About the job:
The 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.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver both a longitudinal household study and an intervention trial to monitor and improve the transition to healthy diets from sustainable sources across the Island of Ireland. The candidate will work together with post-doctoral researchers and research assistants to coordinate and deliver research activities across the projects and identify policy relevance for the study; therefore, excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.
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Alongside these responsibilities, the post holder will be responsible for developing a research funding strategy, identifying funding and policy opportunities and drafting and co-ordinating national and international research funding bids, working closely with colleagues from across the Co-Centre. The Research Co-ordinator will also work with counterparts at UCD and Sheffield to engage in national and international networks to highlight the Co-Centre's research, build consortia and develop future partnerships.
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Have or about to obtain a PhD in nutrition or other relevant discipline.
- Substantial post-doctoral experience and skills in intervention trials
- Track record of high-quality publications commensurate with stage of career.
- 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.
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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.
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 on our website.
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