The University of Barcelona is hiring a postdoctoral researcher for the Horizon Europe project CULTIVATE:
Co-designing food sharing innovation for resilience. The position will begin in late October 2025 and is offered as a 12-month full-time contract, with potential extension until December 2026.
About the Project:
CULTIVATE is a Horizon Europe project advancing sustainability and resilience in urban and peri-urban areas through the Food Sharing Compass – an innovative platform supporting food sharing initiatives, policy makers, researchers, and citizens. It integrates databases, governance tools, engagement strategies, and a Community of Practice to scale and strengthen food sharing across Europe.
Key Functions
- Co-lead the Comparative Governance Analysis work Package and assist with project administration.
- Support the co-design and implementation of urban food governance innovations.
- Coordinate with Barcelona-based partners including the City Council, Espigoladors, and PEMB.
- Contribute to research outputs:
academic publications, policy tools, and guidebooks.
- Organise and attend project meetings, trainings, and dissemination events across Europe.
Requirements
- PhD in social sciences, environmental sciences, urban studies, or related fields.
- Expertise in sustainability, governance, urban food systems, and/or critical food studies.
- Experience with participatory research, transdisciplinary collaboration, and social innovation.
- Strong record of academic publications and project coordination.
- Excellent written and spoken English;
knowledge of Spanish orCatalan is an asset.
- Willingness to work collaboratively and engage with Barcelona’s food governance ecosystem.
Conditions
- Location:
Food Action and Research Observatory (FARO), Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Barcelona.
- Salary:
€48,000 gross per year.
- Start date:
End of October 2025.
- Contract:
Full-time (37.5 hours/week), initially for 12 months, renewable until December 2026.
Application Process
The official call will be published on EURAXESS in September 2025 and will remain open for a short period (10 days). Applications will require:
CV, cover letter, and standard UB application form. Email us if you need additional information.
Interested candidates are encouraged to express their interest early by contacting:
Dr. Ana Moragues Faus – Email subject:
CULTIVATE – Postdoctoral Position
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