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Climate resilience in Maasai communities University of Groningen in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
The position is fully funded for 4 years, with a gross monthly salary starting at €2,901 and increasing to a maximum of €3,707. Additional benefits include an 8% holiday allowance in May and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus in December. Research costs are covered. The appointment is full-time and temporary, with a positive assessment required after the first year. PhD candidates contribute 20% of their time to teaching in years 2-4.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Groningen
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About this position
Successful candidates speak at least good English and Swahili, and preferably also Maasai.
More information and how to apply (applications close at 28 august 2025):
https://lnkd.in/eJ4Cscq8
Funding details
The position is fully funded for 4 years, with a gross monthly salary starting at €2,901 and increasing to a maximum of €3,707. Additional benefits include an 8% holiday allowance in May and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus in December. Research costs are covered. The appointment is full-time and temporary, with a positive assessment required after the first year. PhD candidates contribute 20% of their time to teaching in years 2-4.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master's degree (MSc or Research Master) in Economics, Development Studies, or a related field, with strong research skills and good academic results. Fluency in English and Swahili is required, and knowledge of Maasai is preferred. Experience with economic, gender, and inequality studies in Africa is desirable. Candidates should be ambitious, highly motivated, and interested in a research career.
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Professors
Professor of Economics at University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Gender Studies
Economics
Climate Resilience
Anthropology
Land Tenure
Professor of Community and Conservation Ecology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Gender Studies
Environmental Science
Geography
Climate Resilience
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