Professor of Sustainable Food Systems (025121-R)

The University of Surrey is seeking to appoint an outstanding research leader to the new role of Professor of Sustainable Food Systems.   The appointment is being made as part of the University’s creation of a cross-institution, multi-disciplinary Institute for Sustainability.

With food being a major theme of the Institute’s work – and with Surrey being recognised internationally for excellence across the spectrum of food research, including the award of a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2017/18 – the appointee will adopt a holistic, systems approach in leading the strategic development of food sustainability research at the University, spanning the natural, physical, and social sciences.

Academic credibility, excellent interpersonal and representative skills, and success in leading complex multidisciplinary research programmes, alongside the ability to direct successful research proposals and secure substantial funding from public and private sources, are key requirements of the role.

Applicants from across the natural, physical, and social sciences are welcomed: the successful candidate will be a member of the University’s renowned Centre for Environment & Sustainability, which will be integral to the new Institute, and of another academic School or Department at Surrey that best fits their disciplinary background.

This is an opportunity to break new ground in sustainable food systems research through adopting an innovative, translational approach to solving real-world problems, at a university with an outstanding campus, excellent transport links and a vibrant regional economy offeringrich opportunities for partnership with commercial, public, and third sector organisations, alongside a high quality of life.

How to apply

To apply to be Professor of Sustainable Food Systems, please submit:

*A covering letter of no more than 2000 words setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the requirements of the role set out above. The Selection Panel will find it particularly helpful if you can cite examples of your achievements and skills, making clear the difference you personally made to the events you describe.

*A comprehensive CV, including current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the University has drawn up a shortlist, and only with the prior permission of candidates.

Applications should be emailed to recruitment@syllogism.co.uk by the closing date of Monday, 25 October 2021.

Formal interviews will take place on Wednesday, 24 November 2021.

For an informal discussion about the role and how to apply, please contact Christopher Lake or Sabine Tilly of our advisors Syllogism at recruitment@syllogism.co.uk or telephone +44 (0) 20 3417 6076.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2021
Category: Research & Teaching