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2-Year Postdoc in Anthropology of Marine Conservation in Indonesia Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Postdoc employment for 1 year with intention to extend to a second year depending on performance. Salary is €3,706 to €5,760 gross per month for a full-time appointment, plus vacation allowance, year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance, and pension accrual.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

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Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV) is recruiting a Postdoc researcher for a project on the anthropology of marine conservation in Indonesia. The role is embedded in the transdisciplinary project TIDE-MPAs: Tourism Impact Dashboard for Social-Ecological-System Resilience in Marine Protected Areas, funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
The postdoc will use ethnographic methods to study the governance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Eastern Indonesia, with a specific focus on the impact of tourism. The work involves field research in Maluku and/or West Papua, analysis of local knowledge and authority, and collaboration with academic and non-academic partners, NGOs, conservation professionals, and community leaders.
Key themes include environmental anthropology, political ecology, Science & Technology Studies, marine conservation, social-ecological systems, governance, local livelihoods, and tourism. The postdoc is expected to lead at least two publications, contribute to a tourism impact dashboard and policy guidelines, and help organize workshops, consortium meetings, and project events.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in anthropology, political ecology, or a related discipline; experience with fieldwork in Indonesia; Indonesian language proficiency; strong English writing and speaking skills; and a publication record. Experience in marine nature conservation is an advantage. The appointment is for 1 year with the intention of extension to a second year, depending on performance.
Salary/funding: €3,706–€5,760 gross per month for a full-time appointment, plus vacation allowance, year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance, and pension accrual.
Deadline: 30 October 2026. Apply in English via the AcademicTransfer portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a motivation letter (max. 800 words) including a link to a short video, a CV with 3–5 highlighted outputs and their relevance, and contact details for two academic referees.
Funding details
Postdoc employment for 1 year with intention to extend to a second year depending on performance. Salary is €3,706 to €5,760 gross per month for a full-time appointment, plus vacation allowance, year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance, and pension accrual.
What's required
PhD in anthropology, political ecology, or a related discipline; experience carrying out fieldwork in Indonesia; fluency or proficiency in Indonesian; excellent English speaking and writing skills; a track record of scholarly publications; ability to take initiative and solve problems; excellent communication and collaboration skills; willingness to travel overseas for extended periods. Experience in marine nature conservation and relevant networks are advantageous.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer 'apply now' button. Submit an English motivation letter with a link to a short video, plus a CV highlighting 3-5 outputs and their impact/relevance, and include contact details for two academic referees.
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