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Our subsidiary organisations, UCSP and UoPEL, offer a range of opportunities in the commercial and enterprise sectors. See the vacancy links below for specific job opportunities or sign up for job alerts within these organisations.
UCSP: University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company of University of Plymouth which provides commercial services to a range of clients. This currently includes retail catering, hospitality, early years' education and childcare.
Vacancies for nursery, catering and hospitality in a University commercial environment
UoPEL: University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited offers dedicated support and expert advice to businesses across the South West. With offices in Redruth, Truro, Penryn and Plymouth; UoPEL offers a variety of locations to work from in the enterprise, innovation and growth sectors.
Vacancies in enterprise, research and consultancy, with University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd
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We seek a dynamic Research Fellow to join the Plymouth arm of a national consortium to complete a 5-year “Co-production of healthy, sustainable food systems for disadvantaged communities” project.
This exciting project is funded by the UKRI ‘Transforming Food Systems’ Strategic Priorities fund. It is being led by the University of Reading and involves other UK institutions. You will sit within the School of Health Professions at the University of Plymouth, England.
Your role will be supporting the principal investigator (PI) (Dr Clare Pettinger) to deliver the Plymouth work package. This will include diverse research, engagement and knowledge exchange in Public Health Nutrition and community co-production methodologies.
Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals with a PhD or equivalent, with a passion for public health nutrition, food systems and co-production methodologies.
Project outputs will lead to publication and this position will offer ample opportunity to extend research experience, networking and methodological skills.
Find out more details about the role
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Due to routine maintenance the University's online application system may be unavailable on a Tuesday evening after 17.00 for a short period.