Postdoc on Reshaping Food Systems through food-society reconnection

Organization

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Department

Institute of Environmental Studies

Job Location Type

IN_OFFICE

Job Location

Amsterdam, The Netherlands    

Applicant Location Requirements

No Applicant Location Requirements Specified.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2025

The postdoc researcher will conduct research within the European project RESHAPE. Tasks include research and the development of effective and efficient work in the consortium and publish and disseminate project findings.

The work will have a strong interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary character, combining participatory approaches and social learning dynamics with knowledge synthesis and mixed-methods empirical research (including multi-sited ethnography, life cycle assessment, input-output analysis, qualitative interviews, and quantitative surveys). Grounded on the characterization of the value chains of five food products in Europe—economically, socio-culturally, and from a governance perspective—the postdoc will collaboratively design and test innovative participatory strategies to bridge food-society disconnection and thereby support transformative change for sustainable and resilient future food systems.

Special Requirements
• you have a PhD in geography, environmental sciences or a related discipline • you have a track record of peer-reviewed publications as well as the ability to initiate and complete original research • you have knowledge of the literature and demonstrable expertise in applying state-of-the-art socio-ecological systems analysis methods • you have the ability to help coordinate teamwork and conduct transdisciplinary work with local stakeholders • you have excellent written and oral command of English. Proficiency in Dutch would be valuable • you are available to start around May 15, 2026

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