Stellenbosch CIB Postdoctoral Researcher in Biological Invasion Risk Analysis, South Africa 2026
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Invasion Biology is hiring a two-year, full-time postdoctoral researcher to study impact assessment, risk analysis and governance of biological invasions. The position starts 1 December 2026 and advertises ZAR 350,000 per year. Applicants with a recent PhD in biology or ecology should email Sabrina Kumschick by 30 October 2026.
The Centre for Invasion Biology at Stellenbosch University seeks a full-time postdoctoral researcher to examine the impacts and risks of biological invasions. The project sits at the intersection of ecology, social science and policy, including conflicts of interest, community engagement and governance. The researcher will develop an aligned project, collect and analyse data, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals. Student mentorship is encouraged.
This is a two-year position starting 1 December 2026. The official call advertises ZAR 350,000 a year. Applicants need a biology or ecology PhD (or equivalent) received within the past five years. CIB seeks experience in invasion science, global change or social science, spatial and temporal data synthesis, community or policy work, and advanced statistical analysis, preferably in R. English communication, teamwork and project administration also matter.
To apply by 30 October 2026, email Sabrina Kumschick at sabrinakumschick@sun.ac.za with a CV, motivation letter, publication list, doctoral degree and contact details for three referees. Read the official CIB call before sending your application.
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Benefits
The Centre for Invasion Biology advertises ZAR 350,000 per year for the two-year full-time postdoctoral position.
Eligibility summary
PhD in biology, ecology or equivalent, awarded no more than five years ago. The official call does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Experience in invasion science, global change science or social science; synthesising data across spatial and temporal scales; community engagement or policy work; advanced statistical analysis, preferably in R; strong English communication and project administration. Grant proposal experience is advantageous.
Documents required
CV, letter of motivation, publication list, doctoral degree and contact details for three referees. Email the documents to Sabrina Kumschick at sabrinakumschick@sun.ac.za.
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