Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Overview

The University of Exeter is offering a full-time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. This UKRI-funded post is based at the Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions, which is a five-year research centre led by the University of Exeter alongside core partners including the UK Health Security Agency, The National Trust, and Forest Research. The appointment is available from January 1, 2027, and runs until September 30, 2029.

What you get

The starting salary begins at £44,352 per annum on Grade F, with the final amount depending on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. Hybrid working options are available for this position, and applications are also welcome from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification and experience in food systems or sustainable nutrition research. Candidates need sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop and follow research programs and methodologies, and they must be mixed-methods researchers with strong evidence synthesis skills and an ability for public and stakeholder engagement. The role requires the ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals, identify funding sources, and produce academic and policy-relevant outputs such as conference presentations. Successful candidates must also be able to work collaboratively across disciplines, supervise others when necessary, and communicate effectively with non-academic audiences.

Key dates

The application closing date is November 8, 2026. The position is available starting on January 1, 2027, and concludes on September 30, 2029.