Post-Doctoral Researcher: Landscape Restoration, Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Post-Doctoral Researcher: Landscape Restoration, Carbon Markets and Climate Finance in the
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Post-Doctoral Researcher: Landscape Restoration, Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
About The Job
The CSIR invites applications from motivated and capable PhD graduates to contribute to the Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project. This opportunity is suited to individuals with interests in ecosystem restoration, earth observation, carbon markets, climate finance, and nature-based solutions. The successful candidate will undertake interdisciplinary research aimed at supporting scalable and financeable restoration interventions in South Africa. The position is based in Pretoria and reports to the Research Group Leader.
For more information about the division/cluster/portfolio please visit Climate change | CSIR
Research Focus
The Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project seeks to strengthen the enabling conditions for large-scale ecosystem restoration by improving the biophysical evidence base, reducing uncertainty in restoration outcomes, and supporting scalable restoration models that can attract climate and biodiversity finance.
The successful candidate will contribute to research in one or more of the following thematic areas:
Key Responsibilities
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Post-Doctoral Researcher: Landscape Restoration, Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
About The Job
The CSIR invites applications from motivated and capable PhD graduates to contribute to the Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project. This opportunity is suited to individuals with interests in ecosystem restoration, earth observation, carbon markets, climate finance, and nature-based solutions. The successful candidate will undertake interdisciplinary research aimed at supporting scalable and financeable restoration interventions in South Africa. The position is based in Pretoria and reports to the Research Group Leader.
For more information about the division/cluster/portfolio please visit Climate change | CSIR
Research Focus
The Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project seeks to strengthen the enabling conditions for large-scale ecosystem restoration by improving the biophysical evidence base, reducing uncertainty in restoration outcomes, and supporting scalable restoration models that can attract climate and biodiversity finance.
The successful candidate will contribute to research in one or more of the following thematic areas:
- Carbon sequestration and carbon markets;
- Biodiversity enhancement and ecosystem resilience;
- Natural capital accounting and ecosystem services valuation;
- Hydrological modelling and water resource management;
- Climate change impacts on restoration planning
Key Responsibilities
- Design and conduct quantitative research within the scope of ReLISA project;
- Assist with field data collection. The data could be related to vegetation biomass soil carbon, hydrology, biodiversity and ecosystem condition;
- Collection of soil and other samples for laboratory analysis;
- Provide support with biomass analysis as well as soil carbon analysis using thematic coding techniques;
- Contribute to project reports, policy briefs, academic publications, and knowledge dissemination activities;
- Ensure adherence to ethical protocols during all stages of data collection
- A Doctoral degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Climate Science, Geophysics, Computer Science, Hydrology, Resource Economics or Relevant Discipline;
- Prior experience in research methods and advanced modelling is essential;
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork;
- Knowledge of human research ethics protocols and procedures;
- Experience with any of the various discipline inclined software¿s (e.g., QGIS, Google Earth Engine, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, NVivo, Atlas.ti);
- Proficiency in both English and one other official South African language will be an advantage.
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Access to a network of experts and practitioners in landscape restoration;
- Collaborate with leading researchers in carbon sequestration, hydrological modelling and freshwater management, biodiversity and conservation, remote sensing and drone technology;
- Gain access to field sites and data for hands-on research experience;
- Access to cutting-edge tools and datasets for practical research experiences;
- Opportunities for funding and dissemination of research findings;
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.