Location
Manchester

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Not specified

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and successful team researching the sustainability of innovative food and farming systems within the Department of Natural Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University. The primary focus of this role is to evaluate the impact of pilot projects addressing various aspects of food, farming, and land management systems, including sustainable farming, paludiculture, peat alternatives, and food waste management. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of these projects in conserving peatlands and reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it will consider social and financial impacts, success factors, barriers and how they might be overcome, as well as the potential for deployment at scale.

About the Department
The Department of Natural Sciences is a thriving hub of interdisciplinary research focused on tackling global challenges related to clean energy, environmental change and sustainability, species conservation, healthy ageing, and socioeconomic, cultural and political change. The Department was ranked 5th for the real-world impact of its research in the Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences category of the UK's most recent Research Excellence Framework review (REF2021).

Experience
Hold or be working towards a doctoral degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area with evidence of continual professional development. Proficiency in techniques for the collection, analysis and presentation of environmental, social and financial impact evaluation data is essential. Broad knowledge of carbon management and accounting is required, with specific knowledge of land-based carbon management and sustainable farming approaches and techniques highly desirable.

About you
You are motivated to contribute to sustainability research and have strong analytical skills. You are able to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate complex findings effectively. A commitment to advancing knowledge in carbon management and sustainable land use is important.

Qualifications
Doctoral degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline is required or in progress. Evidence of continual professional development is expected.