Postdoctoral Researcher in Food-System Analysis

The University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Food-System Analysis to join an interdisciplinary team at the Environmental Change Institute. The role involves developing global food-system models, conducting analyses on dietary impacts, and collaborating on research outputs. Candidates must have a PhD and strong quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools. This fixed-term position is full-time and offers a salary between £39,424 and £47,779.
Join a leading interdisciplinary research team working to transform global food systems for health and sustainability. Based at the Environmental Change Institute and collaborating closely with University College London, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on dietary change, environmental, health, and economic impacts of food systems.



Working with Dr Marco Springmann, you will develop and apply global food-system models, integrating data and methods from across disciplines to assess pathways towards healthier and more sustainable diets. You will contribute to environmental, nutritional, and economic analyses, support the development of new modelling approaches and datasets, and collaborate on high-impact research outputs and publications.



You must hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field and have strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience in food systems modelling or closely related areas. Proficiency in data analysis and coding (e.g. Python, R, GAMS) is essential. You will be comfortable working across disciplines, communicating complex findings clearly, and contributing to collaborative international research.



Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Marco Springmann: marco.springmann@ouce.ox.ac.uk



This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical skills to globally significant challenges at the intersection of food, health, and the environment.



This post is fixed term until 31 October 2027 and offered on a full time basis (1 FTE / 37.5 hours).



What We Offer



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:


An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.



Application Process



You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.



Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk



The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 7 May 2026. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.



The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity