9 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Ghent University- Research Field
Agricultural sciences » Other
Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Economics » Food economics
Economics » Health economics
Engineering » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Last application date Mar 31, 2024 00:00
Department GE30 - Department of Movement and Sports Sciences
Contract Limited duration
Degree Master’s degree (preferably) in any discipline underpinning a multidisciplinary understanding of population diets
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
Job description
- You examine to what extent business practices in different domains and environments of the food environment target lower socioeconomic populations and whether there are differences between European countries.
- You identify systemic causes of food-related inequalities from a citizen's perspective in the Belgian context.
- You map policies at the city level to identify gaps in policy implementation to address food-related inequalities in selected Belgian cities.
- You contribute to the dissemination of your findings, including to scientific papers and policy briefs.
- You obtain a PhD degree linked to this topic.
Job profile
- You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in any discipline underpinning a multidisciplinary understanding of population diets, such as bioscience engineering, food sciences, human nutrition, agricultural economics, health promotion, Movement sciences (minor nutrition) etc.
- Strong interest in policy.
- Motivated to pursue a PhD.
- Proficient in English; good knowledge of both (recommended) or at least one of the national languages (Dutch or French).
- Able to carry out both quantitative and qualitative research, such as interviews and focus groups.
- Interest or Proficient (preferably) in statistical analyses (using R, SAS, STATA).
- Interest and social skills to work in an interdisciplinary context with stakeholders from across Europe.
How to apply
Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to [email protected] .
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. G. Cardon ([email protected] , +32(0)9/2649142).
Requirements
- Research Field
- Agricultural sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Ghent University
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Ghent
- Postal Code
- 9000
- Street
- Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2024/doctoral-fellow-departme…
Contact
- City
Ghent- Website
http://www.ugent.be/en- Postal Code
9000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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