Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Food Fraud Network Researcher within UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.
The role is part of the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), an initiative under Horizon Europe [grant no. 101180529], which is coordinated by University College Dublin. This position focuses on facilitating engagement, analysing the Community’s network characteristics, and collate and promote educational resources on food fraud prevention and detection, while targeting a wide range of stakeholders.
We are seeking a skilled combined researcher/networker who is familiar with the food supply sector and with a strong ability to analyse and map social networks. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in sourcing, extracting, and processing relevant training and educational materials to support our initiatives. The purpose of this position is to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building within the community in collaboration with the rest of the team, ultimately advancing efforts to combat food fraud and enhance the resilience of the food sector across the EU.
Particular to this position: We are seeking a dynamic networker and researcher with expertise in the EU’s food fraud landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the challenges and strategies involved in combating food fraud within Europe.
Salary Range: €40,000 - €45,000 Per Annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 7th of March 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
To apply visit the UCD website.
