Description UE07: £40,247- £47,874 Per Annum. CMVM / RDSVS / Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems. Full time (35 hours per week) 2 years Fixed Term Contract. The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems at the University of Edinburgh ( https://www.ed.ac.uk/global-agriculture-food-systems ). As part of the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action ( https://jameelobservatory.org/ ), the appointee will support programmes of research on weather shocks, poverty, conflict, food insecurity and anticipatory action in the drylands of Africa. You will do so as part of a multidisciplinary research team working in collaboration with practitioners to address real-world problems. Your skills and attributes for success: A PhD (or PhD nearing completion) in a relevant topic (social or natural sciences) plus a record of achievement in a field relevant to food security early action in pastoral systems, as evidenced by practical experience, research publications and educational/capacity strengthening activities (Desirable). Experience performing research on global challenges relevant to low-income countries, especially in cross/inter/trans-disciplinary research initiatives and in collaborative research. Practical experience of multi-disciplinary research in the Global South, ideally on topics relevant to food security early action in pastoral systems. Training and experience in quantitative approaches to research. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary of UE07 £40,247 - £47,874 An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community The position is located in Edinburgh and will require travel to East Africa and other locations. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 8 November 2024. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.