A fully funded PhD position is available at the University of Groningen, focusing on climate resilience in Maasai communities in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The project, "Climate resilience in Africa: the role of ownership rights," investigates how gender-inclusive land ownership structures affect climate resilience, and explores the impacts of shifting from communal to private land management. The research is embedded in the Faculty of Economics and Business and supervised by Prof. Robert Lensink, Prof. Han Olff, and Dr Jedidah Simantoi Nankaya. The successful candidate will conduct primary data collection in Kenya, with support from Maasai Mara University. Applicants should have a strong background in economics, development studies, or related fields, and experience with economic, gender, and inequality studies in Africa. Fluency in English and Swahili is required, and knowledge of Maasai is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, research funding, and additional benefits, with a four-year contract and teaching responsibilities in years 2-4. Applications are open until 28 August 2025. For more information and to apply, candidates should contact the supervisors or visit the provided application link.