Postdoctoral Researcher — Human Livelihoods Impacts of Biological Invasions, Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Invasion Biology seeks a two-year, full-time postdoctoral researcher to study how biological invasions affect household food security and livelihoods in Africa. The advert lists a ZAR 350,000 annual stipend and asks for a recent relevant PhD, community research skills and a first-author publication record. Apply to Prof Tatenda Dalu by 30 October 2026.
The Centre for Invasion Biology at Stellenbosch University is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral researcher for a two-year project on the human livelihood impacts of biological invasions. Starting on 1 December 2026, the fellow will examine how invasive species affect food availability, access and household coping in rural and peri-urban Africa. Work may combine household surveys, participatory methods, economic valuation and spatial data. The fellow will develop research, analyse data, write manuscripts and grants, and may mentor students.
The official call seeks a PhD or DPhil in biology, ecology, environmental science, social science, human geography, agriculture, development studies or an equivalent field, awarded no more than five years ago. Applicants should have relevant invasion science or livelihood research, experience with household or community data, advanced statistical analysis, community or policy engagement, and first-author peer-reviewed publications. The advert lists a stipend of ZAR 350,000 per year and describes it as non-taxable.
How to apply: Send a CV, motivation letter, publication list, doctoral degree evidence and contact details for three references to Prof Tatenda Dalu at tdalu@sun.ac.za. The deadline is 30 October 2026; the advert does not state a closing hour. Read the full official call before applying.
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Benefits
The official advert lists a ZAR 350,000 annual stipend, described by the centre as non-taxable. Other benefits are not stated.
Eligibility summary
A relevant PhD/DPhil awarded no more than five years ago is required. The official call does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Relevant PhD/DPhil; experience in invasion science, livelihoods, sustainable development or social science; household or community survey, interview or participatory research; data synthesis and advanced statistics; community/policy engagement; first-author peer-reviewed publications; strong English communication, teamwork and project administration.
Documents required
CV, motivation letter, list of publications, doctoral degree evidence, and contact details for three references.
Language/test requirements
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