Postdoctoral Associate

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Post-doc in well-being benefits of local food purchasing
We seek applicants for a 2-year post-doctoral associate position to work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists to develop metrics to capture the well-being benefits of local food purchasing. The project is funded by the University of Vermont’s Food Systems Research Institute as part of their broader effort to develop metrics of food system sustainability. This position can be extended to a third-year conditional on performance. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in quantitative social science, collaboration, and communication.
Project summary
Researchers, policy makers, and public health advocates are increasingly interested in local food systems as mechanisms to improve public health. However, little is known about how “buying local” impacts health, especially in ways beyond improvi...

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