Stellenbosch CIB Postdoctoral Researcher in Invasive Species and Human Livelihoods, South Africa 2026
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Invasion Biology seeks a full-time, two-year postdoctoral researcher to study how invasive species affect food access and livelihoods in African communities. The call advertises ZAR 350,000 per year and a 1 December 2026 start. Applicants with a recent relevant PhD should contact Prof Tatenda Dalu by 30 October 2026.
The Centre for Invasion Biology at Stellenbosch University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to examine the effects of biological invasions on human livelihoods. The project will consider crop pests, invasive plants, grazing, fisheries and water access, while also studying where invasive species provide food, fodder, fuelwood or income. The fellow will combine household surveys, participatory methods, economic valuation and spatial data to inform management decisions.
The appointment is full-time for two years, starting 1 December 2026. CIB advertises a stipend of ZAR 350,000 per year. Applicants need a PhD awarded within the past five years in biology, ecology, environmental science, social science, human geography, agriculture, development studies or an equivalent discipline. Experience with household or community data, survey design or interviews, spatial synthesis, community engagement and statistics is expected. First-author publications are also requested.
To apply by 30 October 2026, email Prof Tatenda Dalu at tdalu@sun.ac.za with a CV, motivation letter, publication list, doctoral degree and contact details for three referees. The official CIB call contains the complete profile and application route.
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Benefits
The CIB call advertises a stipend of ZAR 350,000 per year for a two-year full-time appointment.
Eligibility summary
PhD awarded no more than five years ago in biology, ecology, environmental science, social science, human geography, agriculture, development studies or an equivalent field. The call does not specify a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Experience in invasion science, livelihoods, sustainable development or social science; household/community data and survey, interview or participatory methods; spatial and temporal synthesis; community or policy engagement; statistical analysis, preferably in R or Python; and first-author peer-reviewed papers.
Documents required
CV, motivation letter, list of publications, doctoral degree and contact details of three referees. Send to Prof Tatenda Dalu at tdalu@sun.ac.za.
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