Job Opportunities

The Collaborative Program on Natural Capital (NatCap), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation (SIDA) and supported by the Environment for Development (EfD), invites applications for a position as postdoctoral fellow in the Research Unit on Environmental Policies (EPRU) University of Cape Town, south Africa.

The goal of this position is to develop an agenda of interaction between research and policy in the areas of water resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services in the whole of Africa. It offers a unique opportunity for african researchers in the beginnings of their career to participate in research, high-impact collaborations in the field of policies within a centre EfD in an african country.

General description of the position

Postdoctoral fellow:

• Lead research initiatives and policies on water resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services in sub-saharan Africa.
• Collaborate with a center EfD (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania or Uganda).
• Will engage with policy makers and stakeholders to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and applicable policies.
• You will be welcomed in the center EfD Uganda, where it will work in close collaboration with the coordinator NatCap of EPRU-EfD south Africa and the makers theme.

Research topics

🔹 Water systems

• Impacts of climate change on the water supply and the resilience.
• Inequality in the access to and the conservation of water resources.
• Water management in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).
• Infrastructure development fair, pricing and demand management of water.

🔹 Biodiversity and ecosystem services

• Assessment and integration of ecosystem services into decision making.
• Role of ecosystem services in sustainable agriculture.
• Land-use planning and habitat restoration.
• Links between ecosystem services and the management of water resources.

Eligibility criteria

✅ Phd in economics or a related field (obtained in the last 5 years).

✅ African nationality or permanent residence.

✅ Solid skills quantitative research, analytical, and conceptual.

✅ Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English.

Application process

Interested candidates should send:

📌 Cover letter describing interests and qualifications.

📌 CV detailed.

📌 Research statement (max 2 pages) in line with the objectives of NatCap.

📌 Contact details of two reference persons.

Deadline: 18 march 2025, at 17:00, south Africa standard time (SAST).

📩 Send requests to felicity.downes@uct.ac.za.

For any query, please contact Prof. Amin Karimu in amin.karimu@uct.ac.za.

🌍 Join us to promote research and policy solutions for impact on water systems and biodiversity of Africa!

The Department of Economics of the University of the Andes invited to submit applications for two positions of assistant professor, with the possibility of obtaining ownership, which will begin in the fall semester of 2025. Candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding in the academic field and have obtained a phd degree before the start date of the contract or shortly after. Entries are welcome from individuals working in any field of economics.

Information: https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2024-02_111474983

Deadline for applications: November 20, 2024.

The School of Environment of Yale has opened a vacancy for a position as an environmental economist and resources, with the possibility of getting tenure. Candidates must have a phd in economics, applied economics, agricultural economics or an interdisciplinary phd with evidence of a solid training in economics at phd-level or similar.

Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/155122

Application deadline: December 2, 2024 23:59, est.

The Department for International Development of the London School of Economics (LSE) is looking for candidates for a position of a Teacher Assistant in the Economics of Development. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about research and teaching in the field of economic development.

Job requirements:

• Experience and interest in research in the field of development economics.
• A PhD completed or in process of completion in economics or related disciplines.

Application details:

• Deadline: December 1, 2024 (23:59 Uk time).
• More information: click here for more details.

This position offers the opportunity to join one of the most prestigious institutions in international development and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field.

The Institute of Sustainability of Kassel and the Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Kassel (Germany) has opened the call to cover a chair of Economics Transformational. The university seeks a lecturer to teach on the transition towards an economy and a society that is sustainable to the increase of environmental degradation, the frailty of relations trade international crisis policies and the inequality between societies and within them.

Application details:

• Deadline: October 31, 2024.
• More information: click here for more details.

This is a unique opportunity for those who are dedicated to promoting research and policy on the economic transformation and sustainability.

The Department of International Development from the London School of Economics (LSE) is looking for candidates for a position of assistant professor in Development Economics. This position is a great opportunity for people who are passionate about research and teaching in the field of economic development.

Job requirements:

• Experience and research interests in economic development.
• Phd completed or nearly completed in economics or a related discipline.

Application details:

• Deadline: December 1, 2024 (23:59 hour in the Uk).
• More information: click here.

This position offers the opportunity to incorporate one of the world’s leading institutions in the field of international development and contribute to a pioneering work in this field.

We are pleased to announce that the IOE – Faculty of Education and Society of the University College London (UCL) has opened a vacancy for a teacher in any discipline of social sciences, quantitative. This opportunity is ideal for scholars who can contribute to both teaching and research in fields such as:

• Sociology
• Economy
• Psychology
• Social policy
• Political science

Application deadline: October 7, 2024

For more information and to submit your application, follow this link.