Doctoral fellow - Department of Movement and Sports Sciences

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

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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