[Geog_Jobs] Part Time Research Assistant in Food Systems (Location Flexible)

[Lynch, Amy]

The University of Vermont is hiring a part-time research assistant for the next 6 months or so.

This person does not need to be based at UVM, so they’re casting the net wider.  Any interested applicants should send Dr. Niles their info asap as she'd like to make a decision this very soon.


Part-Time Temporary Food Systems Researcher- University of Vermont

Seeking a motivated and curious researcher to assist with diverse food systems research for an approximately six month time-period.  Research topics will include food and nutritional security and climate change, agricultural and rural resilience, food waste behaviors and policy, and agricultural and food policy.  Specific duties to be performed may include literature reviews and research analysis, assistance with planning and implementing interviews and focus groups with farmers and rural community members, data analysis including statistical analysis, data visualizations, and research writing for both academic and lay audiences (e.g. via policy and research briefs).  The ideal candidate should have experience in multiple research methods including qualitative, but especially quantitative statistical methods, literature searches, and research writing.  Data visualization and graphic design skills a plus.  Benefits include the opportunity to contribute to a growing food systems research lab with diverse research interests and students, capacity to engage with food system stakeholders through research, and potential to contribute to both academic and non-academic outputs and inform policy decisions both at the state and federal level.  The position will be funded for approximately six months, 20 hours a week, with a start date as soon as possible.  An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required, master’s degree or coursework or professional experience in food systems and research highly desired.

Interested candidates should send a resume/CV and a one page cover letter as soon as possible detailing their interest and experience to:

Meredith Niles

Assistant Professor

Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences & Food Systems Program

University of Vermont

mtniles at uvm.edu<mailto:mtniles at uvm.edu>

For more information on the research and lab please see: www.meredithtniles.com<http://www.meredithtniles.com/>




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