PhD in Environmental Communication: Multispecies Ethnography

SweDevNetwork; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences seeks a PhD candidate in Environmental Communication to study multispecies relations around maize in South Africa, exploring how crop properties interact with human and non-human actors. The PhD student will conduct ethnographic fieldwork among smallholders and contribute to publications.

The role includes time in Sweden and South Africa, possibly requiring isiXhosa interpretation and close collaboration with the project team for co-authored outputs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree holders with competence in qualitative social science methods and social theory.
• Experience in theoretically grounded, qualitative empirical research.
• Excellent English skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead ethnographic investigations with South African smallholders studying maize relations.
• Collaborate on publications with the project team and other researchers.
• Spend significant time in Sweden and South Africa, with potential travel and interpreter support if needed.

Skills

Qualitative research

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences seeks a PhD candidate in Environmental Communication to study multispecies relations around maize in South Africa, exploring how crop properties interact with human and non-human actors. The PhD student will conduct ethnographic fieldwork among smallholders and contribute to publications.

The role includes time in Sweden and South Africa, possibly requiring isiXhosa interpretation and close collaboration with the project team for co-authored outputs.