5540 - Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Systems Approaches for Nature-Based Solutions and Clima[

Post‑Doctoral Research Fellow in Systems Approaches for Nature‑Based Solutions and Climate Resilience

Location
:
Medway Campus

Contract
:
Fixed Term – until 30/06/2029

Salary
: £38,784 to £44,746 per annum

Closing date
:
Thursday 27 August 2026

The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering an innovative interdisciplinary research programme focused on developing, evaluating, and scaling Nature‑Based Solutions in Ethiopia’s drylands. The role will involve mixed‑methods research, stakeholder engagement, participatory systems approaches, scenario analysis, development of decision‑support tools, scientific publishing, and collaboration with project partners in Ethiopia and the UK.

• Deliver mixed‑methods research and participatory systems approaches.
• Engage stakeholders and conduct scenario analysis.
• Develop decision‑support tools and dashboards.
• Publish scientific findings and collaborate with international partners.
• Support the overall project “Scaling Nature‑Based Solutions for Climate Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation, and Sustainable Livelihoods in Ethiopia’s Drylands: A Participatory Systems Approach.”

• PhD in a relevant discipline with experience in interdisciplinary sustainability research.
• Experience in systems thinking, modelling approaches, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working in international development contexts is essential.
• Familiarity with System Dynamics Modelling software (e.g., Vensim, Stella or similar) and dashboard development.
• Knowledge of Ethiopia or the wider East African region and experience of participatory modelling approaches (highly desirable).

The role will involve close collaboration with international research and development partners and will require overseas travel, primarily to Ethiopia.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Mofa Islam () for informal enquires.

We especially encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled and LGBT+ people. We are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments.

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