Part Time Post Doctoral Research Associate (12.50 hours per week, Fixed Term until 20 September 2024)

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Food, Land & Agribusiness Management
Location:  Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
Salary:  £13,500 to £14,100 per annum
(The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience)
Post Type:  Part Time
Closing Date:  Monday 15 January 2024
Reference:  NH-1321

We are looking to recruit a part time, fixed terms Post Doctoral Research Associate.   In this role you will play a key role in a systematic review of research on measurement of agricultural productivity growth.  The main duties of the role include:

•    Identifying key research articles, reports and other publications on measurement of all the outputs/impacts of agricultural production including crop yields, livestock products, greenhouse gases, carbon sequestration, changes in biodiversity, animal welfare, rural community wellbeing.

•    Taking the lead on a systematic review of agricultural productivity measurement research including specifying rigorous research questions, developing and testing effective search strings, reviewing abstracts for relevance to this review and in depth review of selected publications.

•    Working with the TFP+ team to critically assess the methodologies and approaches employed by previous studies to measure the impact of research on environmental and other non-market outcomes of agricultural research.

•    Collaborate with the TFP+ team to examine the policy implications and recommendations from this systematic review.

•    All other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the salary range of this grade.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion please contact [email protected]  or [email protected] 

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made by sending a full Curriculum Vitae (to include two referee details) and supporting statement, which clearly highlights how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, to via email to [email protected]  by no later than no later than midnight 15 January 2024

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact [email protected] or [email protected]