Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Computer science Economics Mathematics Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 25 Aug *********:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Full time, fixed term for 12 months (with the possibility of extension), located on the Camperdown Campus
Opportunity to advance impactful research that influences global food and health policy
Base Salary Academic Level A $117,936 - $125,896 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences is currently seeking aPostdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Analysis of Economic Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods to lead quantitative research on the economic impacts of ultra-processed foods, managing and analyzing large, complex datasetsto generate robust, policy relevant insights that advance the University's research agenda.
In this role, you will work closely with Professor David Raubenheimer and Professor Manfred Lenzen from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
on the assigned topic conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on quantitative analysis of economic impacts of ultra processed foods;
bring and maintain a research profile including (as appropriate) publication of book chapters/ peer-reviewed journal articles,



producing conference/ seminar papers either independently or as part of a team (within the University or externally);
maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output;
contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled;
understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda;
contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences;
undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.
As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Analysis of Economic Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods who has:
PhD in Economics, Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science (with a quantitative focus) or related fields;
solid experience in large-scale data processing and management,



including working with high-dimensional, multi-country or time-series datasets;
sound programming skills, with a strong preference for MATLAB; experience in other scientific programming languages (e.g. Python, R) is also valued;
familiarity with international macroeconomic and trade data sources, such as UN Comtrade, UN Official Country National Accounts, or comparable global statistical databases, including data cleaning, harmonisation, and interpretation;
a demonstrated ability to work independently on technically demanding data tasks, with attention to reproducibility, documentation, and analytical robustness;
proven experience supervising and mentoring others.
Desirable (but not essential):
Prior experience or demonstrated interest in economic input-output analysis, including multi-regional input-output (MRIO) frameworks or supply-chain modelling.
Prior experience in research associated with food
Please note that only candidates who clearly meet the required skills and experience should apply, as applications from unsuitable candidates will not be considered for this vacancy.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Quantitative Analysis Of Economic Impacts Ofultra-Processed Foods (New South Wales)
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