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- Manchester
Ansök senast: 2024-08-12
Research Associate - Socio-ecological systems of mangroves
About the role
:We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate (funded to February 2027) to conduct socio-ecological research to support the co-design of mangrove nature-based solutions. You will develop skills in co-design methodologies, and collect and analyse qualitative interview and workshop data during fieldwork in Sierra Leone, Libera and Guinea. You will work closely with other members of the project team to shape the direction and delivery of the project, including working with environmental scientists. This project will involve spending time (several visits of around a month) conducting research in West Africa, and you will work with communities in these areas to co-design aspects of the research.
Please note, Interviews are provisionally planned to take place on 31st July 2024.
About the candidate:
We are looking for someone with experience in socio-ecological research, including qualitative social science research methods, who is willing to travel to collect data in West Africa. Prior experience of interdisciplinary research and experience working in Africa would be desirable.
The primary responsibilities of the PDRA will be to:
