Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Quantitative Analysis Of Economic Impacts Of Ultra Processed Foods

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, Australia
Base: $127,436 - $151,328; bonus/equity: not speci...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site at camperdown campus)
Quantitative analysis of economic impacts
Large-scale data processing and management
High-dimensional, multi-country or time-series datasets
The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in the quantitative analysis of the economic impacts of ultra-processed foods. This full-time position involves leading research efforts, managing complex datasets, and contributing to the university's strategic agenda

Job Summary

  • Lead quantitative research on the economic impacts of ultra-processed foods, managing and analyzing large, complex datasets to generate robust, policy‑relevant insights.
  • Conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on quantitative analysis of economic impacts of ultra processed foods and maintaining a research profile.
  • Contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences.

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The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in the quantitative analysis of the economic impacts of ultra-processed foods. This full-time position involves leading research efforts, managing complex datasets, and contributing to the university's strategic agenda.

Salary

Base: $127,436 - $151,328; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Quantitative analysis of economic impacts
  • Large-scale data processing and management
  • High-dimensional, multi-country or time-series datasets
  • MATLAB programming skills
  • International macroeconomic and trade data sources
  • Data cleaning, harmonization, and interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Positive workplace culture
  • Diversity of thought and contribution
  • Industry communication and public events
  • Economic input-output analysis
  • Supply-chain modelling
  • Research associated with food

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Economics, Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science (with a quantitative focus) or related fields
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on technically demanding data tasks
  • Proven experience supervising and mentoring others

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