UKZN D’RAP Research Assistants in Climate Change, South Africa 2026
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal’s D’RAP project seeks three research assistants for November 2026–January 2027: one PhD-level and two Master’s-level appointments. South African citizens with relevant environmental or social science backgrounds must apply with a supervising academic by 25 October 2026. Monthly remuneration is R12,872 at PhD level or R10,727 at Master’s level.
The Durban Research Action Partnership (D’RAP), a University of KwaZulu-Natal and eThekwini Municipality collaboration, is recruiting one PhD-level and two Master’s-level research assistants for three months, November 2026 to January 2027. The work must support its Global Environmental Change programme and benefit climate strategy implementation in eThekwini. Outputs may include research papers, policy translations or pilot projects.
Applicants must be South African citizens, hold a relevant Honours/fourth-year or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, agricultural science, social science or a related field, and be currently registered at UKZN or recent graduates. A supervising academic collaborator must apply with the student and motivate the work. Student-only or incomplete applications will be rejected. Preference goes to students without another bursary or scholarship.
UKZN states monthly remuneration of R10,727 for Master’s-level assistants and R12,872 for PhD-level assistants, subject to its student appointment rules. To apply, email Ms Preshnee Singh at SinghP7@ukzn.ac.za by 25 October 2026 with the student’s CV, a declaration of other UKZN appointments and bursary or scholarship support, and the application template signed by both student and supervisor. Download the template from the official UKZN notice before emailing.
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Benefits
UKZN states R10,727 per month for Master’s-level assistants and R12,872 per month for the PhD-level assistant, for a three-month appointment.
Eligibility summary
South African citizens who are currently registered at UKZN or recently graduated. A relevant Honours/fourth-year or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, agricultural science, social science or a related field is required. The student and a supervising academic collaborator must apply together.
Requirements
The proposed work must align with D’RAP’s Global Environmental Change programme and benefit eThekwini’s climate strategy. The supervising academic must motivate the need for the work and support the student for the three-month appointment. UKZN student appointment limits apply.
Documents required
Student CV; letter declaring other UKZN appointments and any bursary or scholarship support; completed application template signed by the student and supervising academic. The template is attached to the official UKZN notice.
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