Postdoctoral Fellow – Environmental History

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental History to lead and support research on collaborative natural resource management. Based in Kampala, the role involves developing scientific concepts, managing projects across regions, and contributing to high‑impact publications.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR teams to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate peer‑reviewed publications and other scientific communications.
• Lead capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists, students, and staff.
• 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 with experience in collaborative natural resource management or social‑science research.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, develop budgets, and secure donor funding.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience in resource mobilization, proposal development, and fundraising.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with multiple partners in developing‑country field settings.
• Experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary research teams.