Researcher / Senior Researcher: Fonseca Leadership Programme To Rejuvenate Cbnrm And Wildlife Econom

Researcher / Senior Researcher: Fonseca Leadership Programme To Rejuvenate Cbnrm And Wildlife Econom
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Stellenbosch University


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Stellenbosch University Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST)Researcher / Senior Researcher: Fonseca Leadership Programme to Rejuvenate CBNRM and Wildlife Economy in Africa (Two-year fixed-term)Key Responsibilities:Knowledge in the fields of community governance and/or wildlife economies.Good understanding of the southern African conservation and development context.Proven experience in research management, complemented by strong organisational and coaching skills.An effective team player with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including researchers, students, practitioners and communities.Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise or co-supervise postgraduate students.The ability to co-manage a regional research and education programme focused on CBNRM and the wildlife economy.An interdisciplinary perspective, with the capacity to connect scholarship and training to practice.A commitment to ensuring research has real-world impact.Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to enhancing African capacity in wildlife economy and governance.Availability to travel to anchor sites across southern Africa.Minimum Requirements: Researcher:All of the above general requirements.PhD or a Master's degree with considerable work experience in a relevant field such as sustainability science, agricultural economics, environmental policy, political science, administration and governance, human geography, conservation, social-ecological systems, or a related discipline.At least one peer-reviewed publication.Minimum Requirements: Senior Researcher:All of the above general requirements.PhD in a relevant field such as sustainability science, agricultural economics, environmental policy, political science, administration and governance, human geography, conservation, social-ecological systems, or a related discipline.At least ten peer-reviewed publications with some as first/only author.PI (or Co-PI) on one or more grants (small or large), or de facto PI (i.e. assistant to a PI) on a large grant.At least one Master's student graduated, and one or more PhDs enrolled.Some teaching experience, e.g. co-/convenor of a course, course moderator, and/or delivery of lectures on one or more modules.Evidence of institutional leadership and services activities (both internal and external), e.g. thesis examination, course moderation, journal reviewer, service on institutional committees.Experience in running stakeholder workshops or policy engagement processes.National recognition e.g. NRF rating or serving on national scientific boards.Recommendations: Researcher:A PhD in a relevant field.Specialist knowledge and research experience in CBNRM and wildlife economies, ideally across multiple southern African countries.Experience in supervising postgraduate students.A research publication record in relevant fields and contexts.A track record of being involved in projects/research that seeks to advance actionable research, especially in relation to supporting participatory governance and just sustainability transitions.Experience and a desire to work in participatory interdisciplinary and multicultural environments.Demonstrable quantitative skills and the ability to manage databases.Willingness to secure ongoing funding to support the position as well as those of more junior researchers and postgraduate students at the CST.Evidence of institutional leadership and services activities (both internal and external).PI, Co-PI or collaboration with a PI to submit funding proposals to raise research funding.Some teaching experience, e.g. teaching assistance, course coordination support.Recommendations: Senior Researcher:Specialist knowledge and research experience in CBNRM and wildlife economies, ideally across multiple southern African countries.A substantial research publication record in relevant fields and contexts.A track record of being involved in projects/research that seeks to advance actionable research, especially in relation to supporting participatory governance and just sustainability transitions.Experience and a desire to work in participatory interdisciplinary and multicultural environments.Demonstrable quantitative skills and the ability to manage databases.Substantial experience in supervising postgraduate students.Willingness to secure ongoing funding to support the position as well as those of more junior researchers and postgraduate students at the CST.
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Researcher / Senior Researcher: Fonseca Leadership Programme To Rejuvenate Cbnrm And Wildlife Econom
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