Robert Lensink

The University of Groningen is offering a fully funded PhD position focused 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 fieldwork in Narok and Kajiado counties, with support from Maasai Mara University. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Economics, Development Studies, or a related field, possess strong research skills, and be fluent in English and Swahili (Maasai language is a plus). Experience in economic, gender, and inequality studies in Africa is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary (starting at €2,901/month, rising to €3,707/month), holiday and end-of-year bonuses, and covers research costs. The appointment is for four years, with 20% teaching duties in years 2-4. Applications close on 28 August 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link or contact the supervisors.

The University of Groningen is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on climate resilience in Maasai communities in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The project, titled "Climate resilience in Africa: the role of ownership rights," investigates how gender-inclusive land ownership structures affect climate resilience, and how shifts from communal to private land management impact these communities. 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 be fluent in English and Swahili (Maasai language skills preferred). The position offers a competitive salary, research funding, and additional benefits, with a four-year contract and teaching responsibilities in years 2-4. The application deadline is 28 August 2025. Interested candidates should request the research proposal from the supervisors and apply via the provided link.

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.

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 how shifts from communal to private land management impact these communities. 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 fieldwork in Narok and Kajiado counties, with support from Maasai Mara University. Applicants should have a strong background in Economics, Development Studies, or related fields, with experience in 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. The application deadline is 28 August 2025. Interested candidates should request the research proposal from the supervisors and apply via the official link.

The University of Groningen is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on climate resilience in Maasai communities in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The project, titled "Climate resilience in Africa: the role of ownership rights," investigates how gender-inclusive land ownership structures affect climate resilience, and how shifts from communal to private land management impact these communities. 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 Narok and Kajiado counties, with support from Maasai Mara University. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Economics, Development Studies, or a related field, possess strong research skills, and be fluent in English and Swahili (Maasai language is a plus). The position offers a competitive salary, research funding, and additional benefits, with a four-year contract and teaching responsibilities in years 2-4. The application deadline is 28 August 2025. Interested candidates should request the research proposal from the supervisors and apply via the provided link.

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 transition 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 be fluent in English and Swahili (Maasai language skills preferred). The position offers a competitive salary, research funding, and additional benefits, with a 4-year contract and teaching responsibilities in years 2-4. Applications are open until 28 August 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link or contact the supervisors.