Postdoc: Livestock Systems for Sustainable Futures

RFCSR; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Reading invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Livestock Systems. The role supports the PATHWAYS project, focusing on sustainable livestock futures in Europe, with opportunities to contribute to model-based assessments and stakeholder engagement across partners.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and publish research findings in peer-reviewed outlets.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a focus on food, agriculture or sustainability.
• Strong ability to synthesise complex quantitative assessments and communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize results from model-based sustainability assessments (e.g., LCA, spatial analysis, scenario modelling).
• Design and facilitate structured stakeholder workshops.
• Contribute to high-quality research outputs including publications and project deliverables.
• Engage with partners across the agri-food sector in Europe.

Skills

Analytical skills

Workshop facilitation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

LCA tools

R

Python

Education

PhD in food/agriculture/sustainability

Tools

R

Python

Qualitative analysis software

Job description

University of Reading invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Livestock Systems. The role supports the PATHWAYS project, focusing on sustainable livestock futures in Europe, with opportunities to contribute to model-based assessments and stakeholder engagement across partners.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and publish research findings in peer-reviewed outlets.