Post Doctoral Fellow (Nutrition and Public Health)

📋 Description

• • Join WorldFish, a leading international research organization dedicated to transforming aquatic food systems for a healthier planet and prosperous communities. We are at the forefront of tackling hunger, malnutrition, and poverty by co-developing and delivering scientific innovations and evidence-based policies. Our work empowers millions who rely on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition, driving progress across multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
• • We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Post-Doctoral Fellow in Nutrition and Public Health to contribute to our vital mission. This exciting opportunity is based in either Penang, Malaysia, or Zanzibar, Tanzania, offering a chance to immerse yourself in diverse cultural and professional environments.
• • As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will become an integral part of our expanding team focused on leveraging aquatic foods to improve diets and nutrition for vulnerable populations across the Global South. This interdisciplinary role provides a unique platform for global collaboration, allowing you to work with partners from various cultural and professional backgrounds.
• • This postdoctoral position is pivotal in advancing our research initiatives, specifically those aimed at enhancing nutrition and food security through the lens of aquatic food systems. You will play a crucial role in shaping the direction and impact of our projects, contributing to a future where aquatic foods are recognized and utilized for their immense nutritional potential.
• • Your core responsibilities will involve conducting comprehensive analyses of extensive global datasets. This will enable us to address complex and critical questions surrounding the transformation of aquatic food systems and their direct and indirect impacts on dietary patterns and nutritional outcomes. You will delve into the intricacies of food systems, exploring how changes in production, distribution, and consumption influence the health and well-being of communities.
• • You will actively contribute to a range of global initiatives designed to strengthen aquatic food value chains. The goal is to make these chains more robust, efficient, and equitable, ultimately leading to improved dietary diversity and better nutrition outcomes for the people they serve. This includes understanding supply chains, market dynamics, and consumer behavior related to aquatic foods.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves shaping the design of our aquatic food systems projects. You will bring your expertise to ensure that projects are strategically conceptualized and implemented to effectively address diet quality and nutrition outcomes. This proactive approach will ensure our research is impactful and aligned with global health priorities.
• • Key responsibilities will extend to conducting sophisticated data analyses, utilizing a variety of datasets including dietary intake, spatial data, and biological indicators. This analytical rigor will be essential for generating robust evidence.
• • You will also be responsible for overseeing the implementation of field-based human nutrition studies. This involves ensuring the quality and integrity of data collection, managing research protocols, and working closely with local teams and communities.
• • A critical output of this role will be leading and contributing to high-impact scientific publications. You will translate complex research findings into accessible and influential scholarly work, aiming for publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• • Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will work closely with diverse, interdisciplinary teams comprising scientists, researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders. Together, you will design and implement innovative research activities that address multifaceted challenges in nutrition and food security.
• • Furthermore, you will play a key role in disseminating research findings. This involves communicating insights effectively to inform policy decisions and guide practical interventions, ensuring that our research translates into tangible benefits for the populations we aim to serve. This could include presentations at international conferences, policy briefs, and workshops.
• • This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a dynamic and globally relevant field. You will gain invaluable experience working within a respected international organization, collaborating with leading experts, and making a significant contribution to improving global health and food security through sustainable aquatic food systems.