Reference number PAR 2025/348
The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.
EfD is positioned to take the lead in advancing impactful, policy-relevant research that addresses pressing environmental and developmental challenges in the Global South, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). EfD addresses a critical gap in the Global South by establishing institutionalized, sustainable and vibrant platforms that connect local experts with policymakers and international resources.
The Natural Capital Collaborative Program (NatCap), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and supported by the Environment for Development (EfD) is hosted by the Environmental Policy Research Unit (EPRU)-University of Cape Town, South Africa, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. This position focuses on developing a research-policy interaction agenda in the areas of water systems, biodiversity, and ecosystem services across Africa.
The Environment for Development (EfD) initiative, sponsored by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on supporting the efforts of the Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCOPE) collaborative program to develop a policy-relevant research agenda in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The position will be based at EfD Kenya, closely collaborating with the SCOPE coordination team, EfD Kenya, and the EfD Global Hub.
Climate Policies for Development (CPfD) Collaborative invites applications for a post-doctoral position focused on developing a policy-relevant research agenda on climate change mitigation policies in Africa. This is a unique opportunity for early-career researchers from Africa to contribute to impactful work in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which is also an EfD Center.
The Environment for Development (EfD) Initiative, in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Policy-Relevant Environmental Economics, particularly focusing on the economics of fishery, aquaculture, and/ or marine resources. This unique position will be based at EfD Ghana and co-hosted by EfD Ghana and EfD Vietnam through Blue Resources for Development (BlueRforD).
The Natural Capital Collaborative Program (NatCap), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and supported by the Environment for Development (EfD) is hosted by the Environmental Policy Research Unit (EPRU)-University of Cape Town, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. This position focuses on developing a research-policy interaction agenda in the areas of forestry and sustainable agriculture across Africa.
The Environmental Policy Research Unit (EPRU) works to enhance environmental and natural resource economics policy-making and support sustainable development and poverty reduction in South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Based at the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and a regional center for the Environment for Development (EfD), EPRU is a leading institution in resource economics in the Global South.
Reference number PAR 2025/42
The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.
The Department of Land Economy is a leader in its field. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 67% of the Department's research was found to be "World Leading" and a further 31% "Internationally Excellent", making it the top Department in the field in the UK in Times Higher Education's ranking.