Postdoctoral Researcher — Invasion Impact Assessment and Risk Analysis, Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Invasion Biology seeks a full-time, two-year postdoctoral researcher to assess the ecological and social impacts of biological invasions and improve risk and governance approaches. The official call lists ZAR 350,000 per year. Applicants need a recent biology or ecology PhD and research, statistical and policy-engagement skills. Apply to Sabrina Kumschick by 30 October 2026.
The Centre for Invasion Biology at Stellenbosch University is hiring a postdoctoral researcher for a two-year, full-time project starting 1 December 2026. The role examines impact assessment and risk analysis for biological invasions, including conflicts of interest, governance and management effectiveness. The researcher will develop a project at the intersection of ecology, social science and policy; collect and analyse data; write grants and manuscripts; and may mentor students.
Applicants need a PhD in biology, ecology or an equivalent field awarded no more than five years ago. The centre seeks experience in invasion science, global change science or social science, synthesis of data across spatial and temporal scales, community or policy engagement, advanced statistics (preferably R), strong English communication and project administration. Grant-writing experience is valuable. The advert lists ZAR 350,000 per year and describes the payment as non-taxable; no other benefits are stated.
How to apply: Send a CV, motivation letter, publication list, doctoral degree evidence and contact details for three references to Sabrina Kumschick at sabrinakumschick@sun.ac.za. Applications close on 30 October 2026; the official page gives no closing hour. Read the full university call before applying.
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Benefits
The official advertisement lists ZAR 350,000 per year and describes the payment as non-taxable. Other benefits are not stated.
Eligibility summary
A biology/ecology PhD or equivalent awarded no more than five years ago is required. The advert does not specify a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Recent relevant PhD; experience in invasion science, global change science or social science; cross-scale data synthesis; community or policy-interface work; advanced statistical analysis, preferably in R; English communication; teamwork and project administration. Grant-writing ambitions or experience are valued.
Documents required
CV, motivation letter, publication list, doctoral degree evidence, and contact details for three references.
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