This role is within Work Package 7 (WP7), which will deal with implementing the causality dynamics framework using an agent-based modelling (ABM) approach. A professional software development company, Assist, will build this into a software application. This integrated modelling approach will be uses for the analysis of external and internal drivers influencing the performance of food value chains and demonstrate options for improved business strategies. It will also explore the impact of public regulations (quotas, subsidies, public procurement policies etc.) and private initiatives (certification, Corporate Social Responsibility, marketing, retailer standards, fair trade etc.), which have shaped these food chains to assess the conditions under which these interventions enhance (or do not enhance) resilience, integrity and sustainability. The focus of WP7 will be on unfair trading practices (UTPs).

This position may be appointed at either Post-doctoral Fellow level 1 or level 2 depending on the relevant qualifications of the successful candidate.

Salary: €36,854 - €37,383 per annum

Closing Date: 17.00hrs (Local Irish Time) on Thursday, 23rd August 2018.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.