Research Assistant in Transforming Food Systems

The University of Sussex is hiring a Research Assistant for a 5-year project on Transforming Food Systems, collaborating with various universities and community organizations. The role involves fieldwork, research design, analysis, and supporting project deliverables. The project aims to empower diverse communities in food choices and policy frameworks for sustainable food systems. The position is full-time and located in the United Kingdom.
The University of Sussex Business School are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Transforming Food Systems to work with Dr Elaine Swan and Dr Katerina Psarikidou on a 5-year project funded by the UKRI ‘Transforming Food Systems’ Strategic Priorities fund. The project builds on a strong collaboration between the Universities of Reading, Sussex, Plymouth, Cranfield and Kent, plus numerous partners from community and civil society organisations, the food sector and the policy world. Working closely with the Women’s Environmental Network (Tower Hamlets, London) and the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership (East Sussex), the project led by Sussex is titled “Co-production of healthy, sustainable food systems for disadvantaged communities”. Based on the principles of research co-production, the project is envisioned to provide citizens of socio-culturally diverse communities with choice and agency over the food they consume, the chains through which they access their food, and the policy frameworks that are needed to support the vision of a more inclusive and socio-environmentally just agrifood system for all. The Research Assistant will - undertake directed fieldwork and other research activities - help with the research design, analysis, and writing - support the Sussex (and national research team) to meet project deliverables - support communications and administration as needed - The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds._ - You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages._