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The Environmental Change Institute is looking to appoint a Researcher for the FOSTER [Fostering food system transformation by integrating heterogeneous perspectives in knowledge and innovation within the European Research Area] Project.

 

THE PROJECT

 

FOSTER [Fostering food system transformation by integrating heterogeneous perspectives in knowledge and innovation within the European Research Area] has the vision to build a foundation from which a new Knowledge and Innovation (K&I) governance structure for Europe's food system can emerge. This new structure is needed because the current K&I system in the European Research Area is insufficient to address the emerging challenges of nourishing Europe in a healthy and sustainable way. While great progress in satisfying food demand has been made over receding decades, the growing awareness of the health and environmental outcomes of the current system, and how these interact with society, call for a new approach to K&I. This needs to be underpinned by enhanced governance drawing together food system science with other forms of knowledge, notably Citizen Science. By working together more effectively, traditional knowledge providers (i.e. universities and research institutions), citizen scientists and policymakers can co-create the necessary new foundation. This will need new ways to harness existing knowledge and capacity building to interface this with integrated food systems thinking, closely linked to citizen-led initiatives with strong policy interactions.

 

Led by DIL (the German Institute of Food Technologies), FOSTER's overall objective is to gain insight into how knowledge and innovation systems can be adapted, made more inclusive and better governed to transform Europe's food system outcomes for health, enterprise and the environment. Drawing on the success of the IFSTAL programme, ECI's Food Systems Transformation Group will lead Work Package 2 to create a FOSTER Academy.

 

The successful candidate will report to Dr. John Ingram in the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford. The post holder will be a member of the ECI Food Systems Transformation research group. The Researcher will apply knowledge and experience of systems thinking and an understanding of the processes for food system transformation.  Particular emphasis will be on engaging with a range of stakeholders to develop teaching and training materials for the FOSTER Mutual Learning Network and coordinating the development of a set of Learning Papers stemming from work across the project.

This will involve working closely with Researchers at collaborating universities as well as our citizen science partners. The role provides an opportunity to help shape the delivery of a European and inter and trans-disciplinary teaching and learning Academy.

 

The post holder will need to be proactive, working both independently and as part of a team, whilst managing and prioritising a busy workload. 

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.

 

For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply

 

The closing date for applications is midday on 29 January 2025.

 

Interviews are anticipated to take place either 6th or 7th February 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed.

 

Enquiries related to the recruitment process are to be directed to   recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk 

 

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

•       Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays

•       Hybrid working

•       Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme

•       Discounted bus travel

•       Cycle loan scheme

•       Plus, many other University benefits

 

 

The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, Black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford. The school holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.
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This needs to be underpinned by enhanced governance drawing together food system science with other forms of knowledge, notably Citizen Science. By working together more effectively, traditional knowledge providers (i.e. universities and research institutions), citizen scientists and policymakers can co-create the necessary new foundation. This will need new ways to harness existing knowledge and capacity building to interface this with integrated food systems thinking, closely linked to citizen-led initiatives with strong policy interactions. Led by DIL (the German Institute of Food Technologies), FOSTER's overall objective is to gain insight into how knowledge and innovation systems can be adapted, made more inclusive and better governed to transform Europe's food system outcomes for health, enterprise and the environment. Drawing on the success of the IFSTAL programme, ECI's Food Systems Transformation Group will lead Work Package 2 to create a FOSTER Academy. The successful candidate will report to Dr. John Ingram in the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford. The post holder will be a member of the ECI Food Systems Transformation research group. The Researcher will apply knowledge and experience of systems thinking and an understanding of the processes for food system transformation. Particular emphasis will be on engaging with a range of stakeholders to develop teaching and training materials for the FOSTER Mutual Learning Network and coordinating the development of a set of Learning Papers stemming from work across the project. This will involve working closely with Researchers at collaborating universities as well as our citizen science partners. The role provides an opportunity to help shape the delivery of a European and inter and trans- disciplinary teaching and learning Academy. The post holder will need to be proactive, working both independently and as part of a team, whilst managing and prioritising a busy workload. **Applications for this vacancy should be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.** For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how- to-apply **The closing date for applications is midday on 29 January 2025.** **Interviews are anticipated to take place either 6th or 7th February 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed.** **Enquiries related to the recruitment process are to be directed to** recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk **We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:** • Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays • Hybrid working • Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme • Discounted bus travel • Cycle loan scheme • Plus, many other University benefits The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. 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"""Job Description Summary Job title Researcher in Food Systems Division Social Sciences Department Environmental Change Institute (ECI), School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) Location South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum Grade and salary A less experienced candidate may be appointed at Grade 6 (£38,674 - £40,855 per annum), with a commensurate adjustment in either the essential criteria, responsibilities or duties. Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term - Ideally to start from 1 March 2025 until 31 August 2026 Reporting to John Ingram Vacancy reference 177445 Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE are committed to equality and values diversity. Additional information The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality. The School of Geography and the Environment is committed to promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, including the undertaking of appropriate training as opportunities arise and/or when asked to do so The project FOSTER [Fostering food system transformation by integrating heterogeneous perspectives in knowledge and innovation within the European Research Area] has the vision to build a foundation from which a new Knowledge and Innovation (K&I) governance structure for Europe's food system can emerge. This new structure is needed because the current K&I system in the European Research Area is insufficient to address the emerging challenges of nourishing Europe in a healthy and sustainable way. While great progress in satisfying food demand has been made over receding decades, the growing awareness of the health and environmental outcomes of the current system, and how these interact with society, call for a new approach to K&I. This needs to be underpinned by enhanced governance drawing together food system science with other forms of knowledge, notably Citizen Science. By working together more effectively, traditional knowledge providers (i.e. universities and research institutions), citizen scientists and policymakers can co-create the necessary new foundation. This will need new ways to harness existing knowledge and capacity building to interface this with integrated food systems thinking, closely linked to citizen-led initiatives with strong policy interactions. Led by DIL (the German Institute of Food Technologies), FOSTER's overall objective is to gain insight into how knowledge and innovation systems can be adapted, made more inclusive and better governed to transform Europe's food system outcomes for health, enterprise and the environment. Drawing on the success of the IFSTAL programme, ECI's Food Systems Transformation Group will lead Work Package 2 to create a FOSTER Academy. The role The Researcher will play an important part in the delivery of Work Package 2 to create a FOSTER Academy. The Researcher will report to Dr John Ingram in the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford. The post holder will be a member of the ECI Food Systems Transformation research group. The Researcher will apply knowledge and experience of systems thinking and an understanding of the processes for food system transformation. Particular emphasise will be on engaging with a range of stakeholders to develop teaching and training materials for the FOSTER Mutual Learning Network, and coordinating the development of a set of Learning Papers stemming from work across the project. This will involve working closely with Researchers at collaborating universities as well our citizen science partners. The role provides an opportunity to help shape the delivery of a European and inter and trans-disciplinary teaching and learning Academy. The post holder will need to be proactive, working both independently and as part of a team, whilst managing and prioritising a busy workload. Responsibilities 1. Undertake participatory research using qualitative and quantitative methods and approaches to assess the FOSTER ‘summer schools’ and the FOSTER Mutual Learning Network. 2. Develop and deliver teaching and training on food systems thinking and transformation to support the delivery of the FOSTER programme. 3. Help design and deliver FOSTER Summer Schools in Hungary (May 2025) and Germany (Summer 2026). 4. Coordinate the FOSTER Mutual Learning Network. 5. Coordinate a set of comprehensive Learning Papers from across the project. Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 2 6. Carry out collaborative activities and workshops with colleagues in FOSTER partner institutions. 7. Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures. 8. Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone, and present papers at conferences and/or public meetings. 9. Manage own academic research and administrative activities. 10. Contribute ideas for new research projects. 11. Collaborate in the preparation of research publications, and book chapters. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria  Hold, a PhD/DPhil relevant to food systems.  or be close to completion of PhD/DPhil (thesis submitted) Please note a less experienced candidate may be appointed at Grade 6 with a commensurate adjustment in either the essential criteria, responsibilities or duties.  Experience in teaching and training in food systems and foresight methodologies to enable transformation in the food system.  Experience in participatory research processes and designing stakeholder workshops.  Experience in coordinating academic syntheses and writing tasks.  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research results, and represent the research group at meetings.  Be pro-active and able to work independently and as well as part of a team, whilst managing and prioritising a busy workload.  Be committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. Desirable selection criteria • Experience in the design of online teaching and learning materials using appropriate learning platforms. • Knowledge and experience in citizen science. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 3 where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. School of Geography and the Environment The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) is a dynamic, diverse, interdisciplinary department at the University of Oxford combining natural and social science research interests and analytical skills, underpinned by geography’s tradition of working in many different situations and contexts. The School is internationally recognized for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement across the breadth of human geography, physical geography and environmental studies. Based within the Social Sciences Division, the School incorporates three affiliated research centres as well as Geography: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE), and the Transport Studies Unit (TSU). The School is based partly within the Oxford University Centre for the Environment (OUCE) building and partly in the Dyson Perrins building, which was completely refurbished in 2022. The School’s physical location enables us to easily connect with many academic departments and organisations across the University, and we collaborate with many of them. For example, the School is an active participant in fostering the Oxford University Networks for the Environment (ONE), which links up over 1000 individuals within the University around the themes of Biodiversity, Climate, Energy, Food and Water. Our research spans issues related to the environment, climate change, energy, transport, development, geopolitics and cities. The School’s research portfolio totalled approximately £105million across more than 170 research projects in 2021/22, from a wide variety of funders. Much of this work is collaborative, and we currently estimate that research with our partners takes place in over 70 countries across the globe. We aim to contribute to the common good, and many of our researchers actively engage in advising local, national and international organisations; in giving written and oral contributions to government consultations both locally and nationally; and in engaging with others through policy, partnerships, business and social enterprise. The School also provides world-class, multidisciplinary teaching. Our Undergraduate Honour School gives undergraduate students research-led teaching across the breadth of human and physical geography and Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 4 environmental studies by internationally recognised academic staff. Two hundred and fifty graduate students from a wide range of nationalities currently study for taught and research postgraduate degrees with us, in our International Graduate School. For more information the School please visit: http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk The School is committed to supporting the career development of all its members. Everyone is encouraged to undertake professional training from the range offered by the School, the Division and the University's People, Organisation and Development Unit. The School has a mentoring scheme and all staff are encouraged to work with a mentor during their time at SoGE; academic staff are also encouraged to have regular meetings with the Head of School to plan their career progression. Since 1973 the Transport Studies Unit has established an international research reputation in transport research. Based within the world-leading School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford, the TSU approaches global transport challenges from social science and holistic perspectives. By advancing understandings of the systems, processes and practices that shape the way people and goods move, the TSU hopes to inspire and inform change towards a more sustainable, just and accessible transport system. Our position within Geography and the University fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in other parts of the University and based elsewhere. From geography to engineering, energy research to science and technology studies, and beyond, the TSU draws on the latest relevant developments in various disciplines and research fields. Our core team of researchers come from various disciplinary backgrounds, bringing with them a range of insight and expertise which enriches our research practice. Most TSU staff are full-time researchers working on specific externally funded projects. In addition to the core staff, it also hosts a number of academic visitors working more independently on cross-cutting issues. There is also an active group of international DPhil students working with individual staff. The TSU has an excellent track record in collaborative projects. TSU researchers often works in partnership with colleagues in many UK universities, and has very active and well-established links with universities and research institutes across the EU, the Americas, Asia and Africa. They also work with partners from international agencies, transport policymakers, local authorities, businesses and industry, employers, non-governmental organisations, and activists. For more information on the TSU please visit: http://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk Since 1991, the Environmental Change Institute has worked alongside partners in government, business, academia and the community to understand environmental change and explore possible responses to the risks and opportunities it poses. Promoting an interdisciplinary approach, ECI explores sustainable solutions to global problems ensuring a fairer and more equal world for people today and in the future. ECI has over 100 academics and researchers working around the world, establishing itself as an active and influential player in environmental change science. With a well-established track record in relation to Infrastructure, climate, energy, ecosystems, food, land use governance and water. ECI is a leading player in a number of large research activities. In 2022 there are over 80 research projects totalling over £57 million funded through the UK’s research councils and charitable foundations and trusts. We are proud of all our work but of particularly note we host the multi-agency UK Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions (CREDS), understanding the role of energy demand change in accelerating the transition to a zero carbon energy system. As part of Oxford University’s strategic research Oxford Net Zero is an interdisciplinary research initiative working to track progress, align standards and inform effective solutions in climate science, law, policy, economics, clean energy, transport, land and food systems and greenhouse gas removal and storage. Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 5 In addition, The Oxford Programme for Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (OPSIS) is at the forefront of research and education to enable sustainable and resilient infrastructure. While the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery Centre aims to investigate how to halt and reverse ongoing nature and biodiversity loss, by understanding how implement and finance nature recovery that is scalable, effective and socially just. The ECI is also home to the MSc in Environmental Change and Management, the School’s first taught postgraduate masters’ programme, established in 1994. Through this MSc the ECI have successfully trained over 700 upcoming environmental leaders who comprise a lively and increasingly influential alumni community. For more information on the ECI please visit: http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE) was established at the University of Oxford in 2008 with a generous benefaction by the Smith family. We bring enterprise – public and private - together with worldleading teaching and research to achieve global net-zero emissions and sustainable development. Located within the internationally top-ranked School of Geography and the Environment, we work in close collaboration with leading academics across Oxford and beyond. Decisions made this decade will determine the future of humanity and the planet. To stop the climate crisis, we need to shift global economic and financial systems towards sustainability. The Smith School’s approach combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Our research shapes business and government policy and practice. We offer innovative evidence-based solutions to the environmental challenges facing humanity. We apply expertise in economics, finance, business and law to tackle environmental and social challenges in six areas: water, climate, energy, biodiversity, food and the regenerative economy. We equip the next generation through undergraduate and graduate teaching as part of the top-ranked School of Geography and the Environment. SSEE’s new master’s course in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment (MSc SEE) is already one of the most applied to at Oxford. Our executive education programmes empower business leaders and policy-makers throughout the world to take action. SSEE’s Advisory Board, Business Fellows and our wide-ranging external partnerships bring together experts from industry, consultancy, governments and NGOs to achieve the vision of a cleaner, fairer and more prosperous future Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups, known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The academic divisions are responsible for academic oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, for strategic and operational planning, and for personnel and resource management. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power, who is a member of the University’s Council.The Social Sciences Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with activity spanning fourteen departments and faculties and one cross-divisional unit. (These are as follows: Law, the Saïd Business School, Economics, Politics and International Relations, the Blavatnik School of Government, the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, International Development, Sociology, Social Policy and Intervention, the Oxford Internet Institute, Archaeology, the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, Education, the School of Geography and the Environment and the Oxford Martin School.) Interdisciplinary links within and beyond the university are strong, extending to the humanities, natural sciences, and medical sciences. Academic and research staff and research students are engaged in world-leading research that challenges current ideas and theories and is tackling some of the major challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, migration, governance, poverty and development, and justice. REF 2014 confirmed Oxford as the UK Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 6 powerhouse for research in the social sciences, where Oxford accounted for more world-leading (4*) research than any other institution, across the social sciences units of assessment to which it made submissions. The division has an extensive portfolio of external funders and collaborators, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £40million per year. Researchers in the division engage actively beyond academia and their research has influence in many spheres from innovation in public policymaking to practitioner communities such as law, business, education, social welfare and NGOs. The division also delivers an exceptional range of high quality educational programmes (undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research), all of which are underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. Programmes range from those at the interface of the natural sciences, through to professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE); the BCL; the MPhils in International Relations, in Economics, and in Development Studies; the MBA and EMBA; and the nationally regarded PGCE. For more information please visit: http://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of fulltime hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). 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Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 9 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. 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Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society Reaearcher in food systems reporting to John Ingram Job Description and Person Specification 10 """^^ . _:N6b83ec085d7d407c973edddb2ed17001 "+44-1865-270708" . "longitude" . . "finance code" . _:Ned00c8217e6a46f98b1b84fe3daaec9e "OX1 2JD" . . "Description of Researcher in Food Systems" . . . . "based near" . "University of Oxford" . . "name" . "Researcher in Food Systems" . . "email"@en . "logo" . . . "comment" . . "RDF/XML description of Researcher in Food Systems" . "telephone"@en . . . "Agent" . . "OUCS code" . "has primary place" . . . "image" . . .