Han Olff
8 months ago
Climate resilience in Maasai regions of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania University of Groningen in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
December 31, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
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Keywords
Ecology
Anthropology
Environmental Science
Sociology
Gender Studies
Geography
International Relations
Climate Science
History
Land Management
African Studies
English Language
Land Tenure
Sub-saharan Africa
Community-based Research
Environmental Governance
Climate Resilience
Ownership Structure
Land Rights
Gender Equality
About this position
PhD opportunity on Climate Resilience in Africa
We are hiring a PhD student at the University of Groningen, to work in southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania on the project "Climate resilience in Africa: the role of ownership rights". The study will assess how promoting gender-inclusive ownership structures impact climate resilience in Maasai communities in Kenya and northern Tanzania. And it will explore how the shift from communal to private land management affects climate resilience. The position comes with a full salary plus research costs for a period of 4 years.
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
We are hiring a PhD student at the University of Groningen, to work in southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania on the project "Climate resilience in Africa: the role of ownership rights". The study will assess how promoting gender-inclusive ownership structures impact climate resilience in Maasai communities in Kenya and northern Tanzania. And it will explore how the shift from communal to private land management affects climate resilience. The position comes with a full salary plus research costs for a period of 4 years.
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
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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Sharing this exciting PhD opportunity recently posted by Prof. Han Olff. The position focuses on community-based approaches to climate resilience in the Maasai regions of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, with a strong emphasis on land ownership, governance, and gender equity.
?? It’s particularly relevant for those working on:
• Gender & climate justice
• Land tenure systems
• Rights-based approaches
• Participatory environmental governance