In consultation with the Faculty Director(s) of the Berkeley Food
Institute (BFI), the Executive Director (ED) is charged with the
development, administration, and management of an inter-departmental
research Institute located on the UC Berkeley campus; The Berkeley Food
Institute is an exciting program that connects seven academic units:
College of Natural Resources, Graduate School of Journalism, Goldman
School of Public Policy, School of Public Health, College of
Environmental Design, Haas School of Business, and Berkeley Law. These
academic units on the campus have partnered to create an
interdisciplinary/cross-campus institute that conducts research and
develops policy recommendations and public outreach campaigns designed
to transform food systems to expand access to healthy, affordable food
and promote sustainable and equitable food production. BFI empowers new
leaders with the capacity to cultivate diverse, just, resilient, and
healthy food systems. In addition to performing rigorous scientific
research, BFI informs and engages the public in its effort to transform
food systems. To achieve these goals, the Institute provides graduate
and undergraduate courses and fellowships and conducts community-based
research projects. Most importantly, the Institute communicates research
outcomes and policy recommendations clearly and effectively to
legislators and the public.
A full job description and directions for applying may be found here.