A postdoctoral fellowship in Economics-1

A postdoctoral fellowship in Economics is available immediately at the Environmental Economics Policy Research Unit (EPRU) in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town.

Global partnerships coordinator at EfD's Global Hub

Application deadline June 1st.
Reference number PAR 2025/416

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.

Financial Officer to EfD's Global Hub - Swedish speaking

Application deadline May 29

Diarienummer PAR 2025/405

Göteborgs universitet möter samhällets utmaningar med mångsidig kunskap. 56 000 studenter och 6 600 medarbetare gör universitetet till en stor och inspirerande arbetsplats. Stark forskning och attraktiva utbildningar lockar forskare och studenter från hela världen. Med ny kunskap och nya perspektiv bidrar Göteborgs universitet till en bättre framtid.

ARUA Early Career Research Fellowships

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA’s thirteen (13) Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

PhD position in Agroecology and Socioeconomic Research at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is offering one PhD research project working on ‘assessing the economic benefits, resilience to shocks, and market demand for agroecological farming in East Africa’in the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS).

The PhD project is part of the Regional Multi-Actor Research Network on Agroecology in East Africa (RMRN-EA), a project funded by the European Commission.

PhD position in Agroecology and Socioeconomic Research at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is offering one PhD research project working on ‘assessing the economic benefits, resilience to shocks, and market demand for agroecological farming in East Africa’in the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS).

The PhD project is part of the Regional Multi-Actor Research Network on Agroecology in East Africa (RMRN-EA), a project funded by the European Commission.

Professorship in Development Economics with a focus on Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Göttingen and the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) invite applications for a temporary professorship with civil servant status (grade W1 NBesO) effective at the earliest possible date: 

The professorship will initially be awarded with civil servant status for a period of three years. After a positive evaluation, the employment contract will be extended for up to another three years. 

Research assistant to Environment for Development

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.

Women in Environmental Economics for Development (WinEED) Coordinator

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.

Post-doctoral position on research-policy interaction for water systems, biodiversity and eco-system services in Africa under Natural Capital Collaborative Program (NatCap)

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 systemsbiodiversity, and ecosystem services across Africa.