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Research Fellow in Regenerative Farming Systems

Employer
University of Leeds
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary
£33,797 to £40,322 p.a.
Closing date
Aug 22, 2021

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Sector
Veterinary Medicine
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge?

Do you have an established background in farming systems research?

Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

You will work as part of a team on the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) project ' ref=BB%2FV004581%2F1">Transformations towards a Regenerative Food System ' (FixOurFood). FixOurFood is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institution collaborative project that has a vision to transform food systems across the UK towards being 'regenerative'. It features multiple simultaneous work packages that explore interventions in food retailing and farming to address issues such as childhood obesity, sustainability in agriculture and global warming.

The University of Leeds is leading on the Regenerative Farming work package of this project, working in partnership with agri-food stakeholders alongside other project researchers, with use of the University of Leeds farm for experimental trials. The farm facility includes the University's 350 hectare commercial arable farm and the National Pig Centre (NPC), which is part of the UK's Agri-Tech Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Livestock (CIEL).

Working with a range of stakeholders and partners across multiple institutions, you will assess alternative regenerative systems through surveys, workshops, demonstrations, large-scale data collection and the design of field trials to test specific regenerative practices - tracking farm operations and environmental variables which may include soil quality, net energy balance and emissions to water and air. You will collaborate with our project partners at Cranfield University and the University of Oxford to calculate the impacts of regenerative practices on whole-life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and to guide farming practices for long-term profitability and environmental sustainability.

The outputs will include an evidence-base for regenerative farming practices that are effective at reducing global warming whilst enhancing environmental and business value.

You should have a PhD in sustainable agriculture, agri-environment, agronomy, agricultural systems or a closely related discipline. You will work under the guidance of Prof Lisa Collins (Faculty of Biological Sciences), Prof Steven Banwart and Prof Pippa Chapman (Faculty of Environment) to quantify the regenerative benefits of different farming practices. We will support you to develop your independence as a researcher through training and mentoring, whilst also providing opportunities to develop your grant writing skills.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Lisa Collins, Professor of Animal Science

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5940 Email: L.Collins@leeds.ac.uk

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