Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Nutrition and Climate Resilience
Join the Net+ Centre at the University of Exeter to research climate-resilient and healthy future food systems.
Best for:Best for mixed-methods researchers with a background in sustainable nutrition, resilient food systems, and evidence synthesis.
Overview
The University of Exeter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions (Net+ Centre) within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. Funded by UKRI, this full-time fixed-term position runs from January 2027 through September 2029. The successful candidate will conduct mixed-methods research on resilient food systems and sustainable nutrition, utilizing strong evidence synthesis skills and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include reviewing the impact of climate change on UK nutrition, supporting capacity-building and outreach activities, and communicating research to academic and non-academic audiences.
What you'll do
- Plan and deliver high-quality research investigating climate-resilient and healthy future food systems.
- Conduct literature reviews, media analysis, and key informant interviews regarding the impact of climate change on nutrition in the UK.
- Develop research objectives, projects, and funding proposals to help secure additional research grants.
- Produce academic publications, policy-relevant outputs, and presentations for conferences and events.
- Co-organize and facilitate outreach activities such as Leadership Academy residential meetings and PhD summer schools.
- Collaborate across disciplines and support mentoring or supervision of colleagues and students where necessary.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience in food systems or sustainable nutrition research
Language: English proficiency suitable for academic research, teaching, and stakeholder communication
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of producing a range of academic and policy-relevant outputs
- Demonstrated experience in food systems or sustainable nutrition research
- Strong evidence synthesis and mixed-methods research skills
- Ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals
- Capacity for public and stakeholder engagement to drive research impact
- Proven capability to produce academic and policy-relevant publications
- Open to applicants interested in full-time, part-time, or job-sharing arrangements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-08
Review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application through the University of Exeter careers portal. Ensure all required application materials are prepared and submitted prior to the deadline.
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- Job Description and Person Specification review confirmation
Contact
Kerry Ann Brown
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