Postdoctoral Fellow – Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Measurement

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research on carbon and greenhouse gas measurement. The role involves providing scientific guidance, developing research concepts, and ensuring methodological rigor in line with the latest scientific standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance and ensure research methods meet high scientific standards.
• Collaborate with CIFOR theme coordinators to define and implement research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate scientific publications and communications.
• Lead capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists and students.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and pursue additional research funding.
• Plan, monitor, and report on research activities, including budgeting and donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in collaborative natural resource management or social science research.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, fundraising, and proposal development.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to work with multiple partners and multidisciplinary teams in developing countries.