Background

The Food Databanks National Capability (FDNC), soon to become a BBSRC National Bioscience Research Infrastructure, is the leading national provider of new and continuously updated data, knowledge and tools relating to food composition, intake and food systems. The [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] compiles and publishes data on the composition of foods eaten in the UK, used for nutritional information for food labelling and the National Diet and Nutrition Survey. FDNC enables delivery of nutritional policy and high-quality science in support of national needs in nutrition, health and sustainability.

The Role

We are looking for a postdoctoral (or masters with appropriate experience) scientist to coordinate and align activities around Food Policy and increase engagement with research and user communities. Responsibilities include:

• Horizon scanning and keeping up-to-date knowledge of national Food Policy debates
• Critically evaluate UK and international trends in food policy and the food system
• Establish strategic links with Food Policy groups
• Increase engagement via a new multi-actor platform
• Establish systems to capture stakeholder needs for NBRI development

The post is available at SC6 level; candidates with demonstrable ability to lead on grant submission/publications may be considered at SC5 level.

The Ideal Candidate

This post is suited to a graduate in nutrition, dietetics, or food policy with a PhD (or Masters with research experience) and strong interest in food and nutrition policy. You will have experience in qualitative/quantitative research and data analysis related to food policy, coordinating feedback from multi-actor platforms, and crafting policy position documents. Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently are essential.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment: £33,050 to £40,750 per annum (SC6) or £42,050 to £51,950 per annum (SC5). This is a full-time post for a contract of 3 years. The [Employer hidden] is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sectors. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants meeting essential criteria.

About the [Employer hidden]

The [Employer hidden] is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. A partnership between [Employer hidden] Bioscience, the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians on the Norwich Research Park. The [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.