Post-doctoral Associate in Socioecological Outcomes and Monitoring of Restoration in Dryland Ecosystems
Core
Analyzing socio-ecological impacts of ecosystem restoration in mosaic forest-grassland ecosystems and designing monitoring frameworks using empirical social and ecological data from Malawi and South Africa.
Role type
Post-doctoral research associate (socio-ecological systems)
Builds
Integrative scientific research publications and practical policy insights
Domain
Environmental science / Restoration ecology / Social-ecological systems
Required skills
Data integration (social and ecological), Quantitative analysis, Qualitative analysis, Statistical methods, Remote sensing/GIS, Scientific publication writing
Preferred skills
Ecosystem restoration policy dynamics, Mixed land-use landscape studies, Rural smallholder livelihoods policy, Complex team project coordination
Technologies
GIS, Remote sensing tools, Survey data platforms
Responsibilities
Analyzing primary social and ecological data from household surveys, interviews, and ecological surveys; Synthesizing secondary data to produce research products; Coordinating team logistics and meeting minutes; Engaging in science-policy outreach and presentations
Seniority
Post-doctoral (advanced training)