Post‑Doc Fellow – Silviculture

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Post‑Doc Fellow in Silviculture to provide scientific guidance, lead research activities and contribute to fundraising efforts across multiple regions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise and publish scientific communications.
• Lead capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists.
• 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.
• Proven record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• 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.