Post‑Doc Fellow – Landscape Ecology

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Post‑Doc Fellow in Landscape Ecology to provide scientific guidance on natural resource management research. The role involves collaborating with theme coordinators, supervising research outputs, and representing the institute in national and international forums.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with CIFOR theme coordinators to define and implement emerging 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 related to forest governance.
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders.
• Identify and secure additional research funding and lead donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in collaborative natural‑resource management or social‑science research.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and budgets across regions.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilisation, proposal development and fundraising.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional languages an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners and multidisciplinary teams in developing countries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.