{"id":3173,"date":"2023-06-28T14:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/cals-news\/?p=3173"},"modified":"2023-06-28T14:00:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T18:00:51","slug":"food-systems-research-center-hiring-post-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/cals-news\/food-systems-research-center-hiring-post-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Systems Research Center Opportunities for Post-Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The University of Vermont is excited to announce a cluster-hire of post-doctoral associates with a focus on measuring local and regional sustainable food systems. The two-year positions (with potential option for renewal) will work with UVM faculty in collaboration with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and will be based at UVM, in conjunction with the ARS Food Systems Research Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The post-doctorate associates will work on a specific project funded to benchmark sustainability indicators and metrics to assess the comprehensive sustainability of local and regional food systems in the Northeast. Each project will coordinate across teams to develop a common framework that can measure food system sustainability in other local and regional scales.<\/p>\n

The expected start dates for the hires are in the fall 2023 or early winter of 2024. All successful applicants will be expected to hold a PhD at the time of appointment in a relevant field and demonstrate academic excellence as evidenced through publications, conference presentations and collaborative engagement. Click this link for additional qualifications<\/a>, position descriptions, compensation, benefits and instructions for applying are detailed at . In order to be fully considered for the position, applications should be received by July 12, 2023.<\/p>\n

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.<\/p>\n

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity\/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any category legally protected by federal or state law. Applicants are welcome from any region, and there are no associated citizenship requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The University of Vermont is excited to announce a cluster-hire of post-doctoral associates with a focus on measuring local and regional sustainable food systems. The two-year positions (with potential option for renewal) will work with UVM faculty in collaboration with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and will be based at … <\/p>\n

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