Postdoctoral Fellow – Human Demography & Epidemiology

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research in human demography and epidemiology. The role focuses on collaborative natural‑resource management, interdisciplinary social‑science research, and generating high‑impact scientific outputs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR leaders to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and publish scientific communications and peer‑reviewed articles.
• 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 constructive partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Identify and secure additional funding, leading proposal development and donor reporting.
• Plan, monitor, and manage research activities, including budgeting and financial oversight.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., demography, epidemiology, social sciences).
• Proven experience in collaborative natural‑resource management or social‑science research.
• Track record of managing multiple projects across regions and developing budgets.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, fundraising, and proposal writing.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) advantageous.
• Experience working with partners and conducting fieldwork in developing countries.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.