Researcher (4-Years Contract) (Grahamstown) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Design, lead, and implement transdisciplinary research in communal rangeland management, restoration, and governance.
• Facilitate participatory action research and strengthen community engagement platforms in support of sustainable rangeland use and social-ecological
• Develop and manage projects that integrate biophysical, socio-economic, and institutional dimensions of communal
• Actively sources new national/ international research opportunities including writing research
• Build and maintain international and national relationships and networking opportunities
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (MSc/PhD) in rangeland science, community-based natural resource management, and related fields.
• Initiate and manage national and international research collaborations and
• Manages people within projects and compiles detailed reports to various stakeholders. Compiles detailed reports and approves final reports.
• Manages data capture and shows advanced analysis, interpretation, and recommendations. Publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles and publishes in journals with a high impact
• Engage in science-policy dialogue and support local capacity development through workshops, demonstrations, and advisory
• Complies with all occupational health and safety

Requirements

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 3 years’ post MSc relevant work experience in rangeland ecology, environmental studies, humanities, sociology, human geography
• Experience in transdisciplinary research with focus on social ecological systems.
• Experience in community-based research and rangeland monitoring.
• A publication record with a minimum of 2 scientific publications already published with a record of
• additional work in progress.
• Record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with proposal writing, field-based research, and stakeholder coordination. Proven record of generating research funding and collaborations.
• Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time. Proven track record of PhD and/or MSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.
• Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 DECEMBER 2025