Postdoc: Rural Development & Agroforestry in the Global South

SweDevNetwork; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SLU in Uppsala invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Rural Development in the Global South. The project investigates social impacts of tree planting for carbon credits in Uganda and Tanzania, exploring power relations and livelihoods in climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry contexts.

The postdoc will work independently and collaboratively, co-publish findings, and contribute to grant applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in social sciences or humanities required; interdisciplinary with critical social sciences acceptable.
• PhD not older than three years as of June 2023.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills.
• Ability to independently design and carry out research tasks.

Responsibilities

• Publish and co-publish research with the group.
• Apply for funds together with others in the research group.
• Contribute to teaching and supervise Bachelor’s/Master’s theses.
• Develop a research proposal up to 1000 words in English.

Skills

English writing

Independent research design

Academic writing

Education

PhD in social sciences or humanities

Job description

SLU in Uppsala invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Rural Development in the Global South. The project investigates social impacts of tree planting for carbon credits in Uganda and Tanzania, exploring power relations and livelihoods in climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry contexts.

The postdoc will work independently and collaboratively, co-publish findings, and contribute to grant applications.