Post-doctoral position on research-policy interaction for Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture 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, 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.

Principal Research Officer - Environmental Economics Policy Research Unit (EPRU) Cape Town, South 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.

Researcher position in National Biodiversity Accounting

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.

Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics

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.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Remote Sensing, Time-Series Satellite Image Analysis, and AI

The Department of Environmental Science (ENVS) at Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark, invites applications for a position as Post Doc in Geospatial Data Science, focusing on advanced methods in satellite image analysis, remote sensing, and AI for environmental and urban development issues, particularly in African cities. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field, specializing in remote sensing and AI for environmental analysis. The position is for two years, starting 15 April, 2025 (or as soon as possible).

Special call for EfD gender-research specialist

Background info: 

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.

Assistant Professor University of Chile

Application deadline: 01/31/2025

JOE ID Number: 2024-02_111475241

Date Posted: 11/12/2024

Position Title/Short Description

Title: Assistant Professor
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Santiago, Región Metropolitana, CHILE
 

Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Economics

The Department of Environmental Science (ENVS) at Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark invites applications for a position as Post Doc in Applied Microeconomics, focusing on pressing environmental and developmental issues facing African cities, particularly in waste management and e-waste. The ideal candidate has a strong background in econometrics and applied microeconomics, alongside expertise in environmental and development economics.

ZUKOnnect Fellowships for Scholars from Africa, Asia and Latin America

New call for applications

Up to 8 (post-)doctoral stipends for an on-campus research stay at the Zukunftskolleg are available for up to 3 months (with justification for up to 4 months). The on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowships are complemented by a digital affiliation extending it to a duration of 12-months. The start date for the digital affiliation is 1 August 2025. The preferred start date for the on-site ZUKOnnect Fellowships is 1 October 2025.