Job Description

Post – Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Agricultural Innovation

Location: Royal Agricultural University campus, Cirencester

Salary: £28,759-£33,965 pro rata for 0.3FTE; 10.5 hours per week

Job Term: To September 2026

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of tasks as required by the Horizon Europe-funded BroilerNet project until its completion in September 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist with BroilerNet work package leader responsibilities, such as coordinating meetings, designing and delivering facilitation training for the Broiler Innovation Network Facilitators, collating network data and writing reports.

* Engage and meet with European partners and BroilerNet stakeholders throughout the life of the project to ensure effective coordination, communication and dissemination. (Mostly online with some opportunity for in-person meetings in the UK each year and optional occasional travel to European project meetings)

* Conduct research into the process and outcomes of BroilerNet in line with RAU ethical guidelines and the requirements of the project.

* Present findings from the project and the parallel research at meetings, conferences and dissemination events, as well as writing up results for publication.

* Create material and resources for dissemination events.

* Collaborate with partners to ensure the longevity of the network beyond its set timeline.

* Support the delivery of other related tasks, including securing future funding.

Person Specification

* PhD or equivalent qualification in social science, agricultural science (livestock) or communication science

* In-depth knowledge of qualitative research methodologies, e.g., participatory action research

* Experience conducting qualitative research methods, e.g., interviews, focus groups

* Practical experience in peer-to-peer facilitation, preferably in an agricultural context

* Advanced digital skills for organising and facilitating online meetings

* Track record writing reports for technical and lay audiences

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Royal Agricultural University, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Interview Date: 16th January 2025

Closing Date: 5th January 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level