The Senior Researcher is expected to lead academic activities and other intellectual engagement, including empirical research, webinars, and policy dialogue. In addition, the Senior Researcher will participate in other activities as may be assigned by the Head of Research or members of the Management Group, such as review of proposals for NAI´s scholarship programs, plan and organize seminars & conferences, facilitate networking, inform Nordic decision-makers, brief ambassadors, dissemination of research findings and media engagements.

The Nordic Africa Institute is a center for research, knowledge, policy advice, and information on Africa. Based in Uppsala, Sweden, the institute is a government agency, funded jointly by Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.
The NAI African Scholar Program invites applications for two positions:
Position 1: Senior Researcher in Economy & Employment
Position 2: Senior Researcher in Gender Equality & Inclusion
Closing date for applications: 20 Aug 2021

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Research Cluster “Multifunctional Landscapes under Climate Change (Multiland)” as part of the Ph.D. Programme Environmental and Resource Management

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIPS for 2022 Application Deadline August 1, 2021
Start of the Scholarship/Programme in Cottbus: April 1, 2022

The department of forest economics is focused on research and education within business administration and natural resource economics and policy, with a particular focus on forest-related natural resources. Departmental activities have strong connections to sustainable development. The department contributes to education at the Faculty of Forest Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, and is responsible for bachelor- and master programs as well as offering Ph.D. education within business administration and resource economics.

Org. Setting and Reporting

Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programs attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The department of forest economics is focused on research and education within business administration and natural resource economics and policy, with a particular focus on forest-related natural resources. Departmental activities have strong connections to sustainable development. The department contributes to education at the Faculty of Forest Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, and is responsible for bachelor- and master programs as well as offering PhD education within business administration and resource economics.