1 – Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) Plant-protein Value Chain Analysis
Anticipated outcomes from the PDF researcher:
Plant-protein value chain analysis, is part of a larger initiative called Plant Protein Atlantic: Exploring the Value of Plant Proteins in the Atlantic Region with funding from Protein Industries Canada (PIC). For this value chain analysis, we plan to collect primary data from three key stakeholders in the plant protein business – consumers, food processors and manufacturers, and growers from the Atlantic region.
The consumer survey will help us understand what consumers value in high plant protein sources. The ingredient processors and food/feed manufacturers survey will help understand their requirements to expand their operations in the Atlantic region, including the needed resources (labour, skills, infrastructure, and supplier-base), access to capital, and regulatory conditions. The third survey will be with Atlantic Canada growers to understand their willingness to participate in the plant protein value chain and their market access and regulatory challenges.
- Undertake an in-depth analysis of the drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges of plant-based proteins in the Global North;
- Examine consumer-recognized values of plant-based proteins
- Identify plant protein end-markets of greatest opportunity in Canada, North America, EU and globally;
- Identify opportunities for value addition, bottlenecks, and weak links in plant protein supply chain;
- Identify the existing infrastructure in the region and the logistics needed for moving materials along the supply chain and value addition – the ports, transport, land value and availability, etc.
- Identify areas of collaborations among actors and stakeholders in the plant protein sector;
- Identify research and policy gaps in the plant-based protein supply chain and in Atlantic Canada;
- Illuminate the regulatory environment- Federal and provincial and regional supports that help or hinder progress -environmental requirements, investment climate, food safety, and provincial parameters around inter-provincial trade;
- Host education and collaboration sessions with those engaged across this sector.
Faculty supervisor(s) and academic unit(s) – Dr. Gumataw Abebe, Dal-AC, Business and Social Sciences.
Start date – As soon as possible. The funding has been awarded and must be used before 30 March 2023 – additional funding is being sought.
Work Arrangement: Flexible based on candidate’s choice: The successful applicant may work in-person on campus, primarily remotely, or perform a hybrid of the two as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements.
To take up this PDF, candidates must have completed all requirements of their doctorate within the past five years. Candidates with strong experience and interest in value chain analysis and building relations with stakeholders – food producers/processors to enhance long-term sustainability are invited to apply.
Please prepare and submit answers to the following questions.
Also attach your CV, the names and contact information of two references, and an example of your writing, ideally a published piece.
Please keep each answer between 200-500 words.
- What background can you bring to strengthen this project?
- How might you go about designing, developing, and delivering a food literacy program for primary and secondary school learners
All applications should be submitted via the PeopleAdmin portal. For more information, please reach out to Gumataw at gumataw.abebe@dal.ca.
Salary Range/Pay Rate $52,000 to $54,000
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. .
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Close Date 05/16/2022
2 – Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) Food Systems Literacy
Fostering food system literacy and promoting careers in agriculture and food, is part of a larger initiative called Plant Protein Atlantic: Exploring the Value of Plant Proteins in the Atlantic Region with funding from Protein Industries Canada (PIC). The focus is to enhance primary and secondary school food literacy programming. In consultation with PIC partners and membership, this research will identify and develop tools for education and capacity around food system literacy for primary students and for junior high around career possibilities in agriculture, food, business, and health.
Key Responsibilities | Anticipated outcomes from the PDF researcher:
- Research on, design, and develop resources for educators – worksheets and learning tools, for different stages of learning.
- Develop a partnership with regional representatives for Ag in the Classroom to decimate the materials.
- Build collaboration with educators, to shine light on the agriculture sector and open-up diverse learning opportunities and sharing of resources.
Equip young students with skills, knowledge, and attitudes applicable to extending their interest in plant-protein and in being champions of food systems literacy.
Faculty supervisor(s) and academic unit(s) – Dr. Kathleen Kevany, Dal-AC, Business and Social Sciences and Dr. Hiwot Haileslassie, UPEI, Applied Human Sciences
Start date – As soon as possible. The funding has been awarded and must be used before 30 March 2023 – additional funding is being sought.
Work Arrangement:Flexible based on candidate’s choice: The successful applicant may work in-person on campus, primarily remotely, or perform a hybrid of the two as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements.
To take up this PDF, candidates must have completed all requirements of their doctorate within the past five years. Candidates with strong experience and interest in food studies, food systems literacy, nutrition, and interest in promoting careers in food businesses and agricultural production and innovation are encouraged to apply.
Please prepare and submit answers to the following questions. Also attach your CV, the names and contact information of two references, and an example of your writing, ideally a published piece.
Please keep each answer between 200-500 words.
- What background can you bring to strengthen this project?
- How might you go about designing, developing, and delivering a food literacy program for primary and secondary school learners?
All applications should be submitted via the PeopleAdmin portal. For more information, prospective applicants are welcome to reach out directly to Kathleen (kkevany@dal.ca) or Hiwot (hhaileslassie@upei.ca).
Salary Range/Pay Rate $52,000 to $54,000
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Close Date 05/16/2022