Research Scientist in Food Security Early Action in Pastoral Systems

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Salary: £40,247- £47,874 Per Annum.

Department: CMVM / RDSVS / Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems.

Job Type: Full time (35 hours per week)

Contract: 2 years Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

The role involves undertaking research on global challenges relevant to low-income countries, especially in cross/inter/trans-disciplinary research initiatives and in collaborative research. You will work on practical experience of multi-disciplinary research in the Global South, ideally on topics relevant to food security early action in pastoral systems. You will also be responsible for training and experience in quantitative approaches to research.

Your Skills and Experience:

  • A PhD (or PhD nearing completion) in a relevant topic (social or natural sciences) with a record of achievement in a field relevant to food security early action in pastoral systems.
  • Experience performing research on global challenges relevant to low-income countries.
  • Practical experience of multi-disciplinary research in the Global South.
  • Training and experience in quantitative approaches to research.


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