Current vacancies:
2024
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Previous vacancies:
2024
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Aquatic Ecology, Water Research Group (WRG)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management is offering a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in the abovementioned field of research within the Water Research Group (WRG).
The fellowship is available for a minimum period of one year, starting 1 January 2025, or soon thereafter, and is renewable for a maximum duration of 3 years, depending on performance.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Wynand Malherbe at (Wynand.Malherbe@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc position AqEco OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line AqEco Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2024.
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2024.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Behavioural Ecotoxicology, Water Research Group (WRG)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts the leading Water Research Group (WRG) and invites suitable applications for the Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Behavioural Ecotoxicology.
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management is offering a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in the abovementioned field of research. The fellowship is available for a minimum period of one year, starting 1 January 2025, or soon thereafter, and is renewable for a maximum duration of 3 years, depending on performance. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Victor Wepener.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Victor Wepener at (victor.wepener@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc position Behaviour Ecotox OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line: Behaviour Ecotox Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 7 November 2024.
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Closing date for applications: 7 November 2024.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Aquatic Parasitology, Water Research Group (WRG)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Water Research Group (WRG) as an aquatic parasitologists within the Aquatic Ecosystem Health (AEH) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of the WRG through this link.
The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Nico Smit, a National Research Foundation (NRF) B1 rated researcher in the field of Aquatic Parasitology.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Nico Smit (Nico.Smit@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: WRG in the case of enquiries, with the subject line: WRG Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 7 November 2024.
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 7 November 2024.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - GeoEco Lab
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Pedometrics Research Group within the Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience (EIER) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. George van Zijl.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. George van Zijl (george.vanzijl@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Pedometrics Postdoc opportunity OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject
line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 14 November 2024 at 12:00 (noon).
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 14 November 2024 at 12:00 (noon).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Soil Ecology and Ecotoxicology (SEE)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for a Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Soil Ecology and Ecotoxicology (SEE) research group. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link. You will work with an NRF B-rated researcher, Professor Mark Maboeta, to further your academic career and boost your publication output.
If you are a junior researcher (less than 5 years post PhD, and under 45 years old) with a record of publications and keen on pursuing collaborative publication on soil ecotoxicology with earthworms (and other soil organisms) as bioindicator and climate change, you are welcome to submit an application. If you need more inspiration on which topics to publish on, you are welcome to visit Mark’s Google Scholar profile, where some of his publications are listed. You may also contact him if you want other topics to be considered.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Mark Maboeta.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Mark Maboeta (mark.maboeta@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: SEE OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 24 November 2024
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 24 November 2024
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - GeoEco Lab
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the GeoEco Lab as a plant ecologist within the Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience (EIER) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Stefan Siebert.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Stefan Siebert (stefan.siebert@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: GeoEco Lab
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2024 at 12:00 (noon).
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2024 at 12:00 (noon).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Persistent Organic Pollutant and Toxicant Research Group (POPT-group)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Persistent Organic Pollutant and Toxicant Research Group (POPT-group) as an ecotoxicologist within the Aquatic Ecosystem Health (AEH) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of AEH through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof Henk Bouwman.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Henk Bouwman (henk.bouwman@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: POPT in the case of enquiries, with the subject line AEH Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 22 October 2024 at 12:00 (noon).
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 22 October 2024 at 12:00 (noon).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Forb Ecology Research Group
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Forb Ecology Research Group (FERG) as a plant ecologist within the Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience (EIER) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Frances Siebert.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Frances Siebert (frances.siebert@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: FERG OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2024.
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2024.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Climate Change, Air Quality and Impacts
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position within the Climate Change, Air Quality and Impacts (CCAQI) subprogramme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the subprogramme's research themes through this link.
This Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Postdoctoral programme and is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis, and its continuation is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom.
Click here for the Application Form or contact Prof. Roelof Burger at Roelof.Burger@nwu.ac.za with the subject line: CCAQI Postdoc Enquiry
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2024 (at noon).
See the advert below for more information:
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2024 (at noon).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Spatial Planning, Development, and Implementation
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position within the Spatial Planning, Development, and Implementation subprogramme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the subprogramme's research themes through this link.
This is a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Postdoctoral programme and is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis, and its continuation is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Ernst Drewes.
To apply or for further enquiries, contact Ernst Drewes (Ernst.Drewes@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Spatial Planning Postdoc opportunity.
Closing date for applications: 3 May 2024 (at noon).
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Closing date for applications: 3 May 2024 (at noon).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Aerobiology
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position within the Climate Change, Air
Quality and Impacts (CCAQI) subprogramme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the subprogramme's research themes through this link.
This Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Postdoctoral programme and is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis, and its continuation is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom.
Click here for the Application Form or contact Prof. Roelof Burger at Roelof.Burger@nwu.ac.za with the subject line: CCAQI Postdoc Enquiry
Closing date for applications: 15 April 2024 (at noon).
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 15 April 2024 (at noon).
2023
Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Soil Ecology and Ecotoxicology (SEE)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for a Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Soil Ecology and Ecotoxicology (SEE) research group. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link. You will work with an NRF B-rated researcher, Professor Mark Maboeta, to further your academic career and boost your publication output.
If you are a junior researcher (less than 5 years post PhD, and under 45 years old) with a record of publications and keen on pursuing collaborative publication on soil ecotoxicology with earthworms (and other soil organisms) as bioindicator and climate change, you are welcome to submit an application. If you need more inspiration on which topics to publish on, you are welcome to visit Mark’s Google Scholar profile, where some of his publications are listed. You may also contact him if you want other topics to be considered.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Mark Maboeta.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Mark Maboeta (mark.maboeta@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: SEE OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 24 November 2023.
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 24 November 2023.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Aquatic Ecosystem Health
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in the Water Research Group (WRG) within the Aquatic Ecosystem Health (AEH) sub-programme. Visit this link for more information on the AEH sub-programme.
The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof Victor Wepener.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Victor Wepener (Victor.Wepener@nwu.ac.za).
Closing date for applications: 15 November 2023.
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 15 November 2023.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Parasitology
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the African Amphibian Conservation Research Group (AACRG) within the Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology (BACE) sub-programme. The study will focus on polystomatid flatworms of
amphibians and freshwater turtles. The successful candidate will work with an NRF B-rated researcher, Professor Louis du Preez, to further your academic career and boost your publication output. Visit this link for more information on the BACE sub-programme.
The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof Louis du Preez.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Louis du Preez (louis.dupreez@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position.
Closing date for applications: 17 November 2023.
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 17 November 2023.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Integrated Pest Management
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, sub-programme: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is offering a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDF) position in the abovementioned field of research. Visit this link for more information on the IPM sub-programme.
The fellowship is available for a minimum period of one year, starting 1 January 2024, or shortly thereafter, and is renewable for a maximum duration of 3 years, depending on performance. The PDF will be based at the M1 Campus in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof Hannalene du Plessis.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Hannalene du Plessis (Hannalene.duplessis@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position IPM OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line IPM Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2023.
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 30 October 2023.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Pedometrics Research Group
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Pedometrics Research Group as a position within the Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience (EIER) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof George van Zijl.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Prof George van Zijl (george.vanzijl@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Pedometrics Postdoc opportunity OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2023 at 12:00 (noon).
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 20 October 2023 at 12:00 (noon).
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - GeoEco Lab
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the GeoEco Lab as a plant ecologist within the Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience (EIER) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Stefan Siebert.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Stefan Siebert (stefan.siebert@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: GeoEco Lab OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2023 at 12:00 (noon).
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 20 October 2023 at 12:00 (noon)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Forb Ecology Research Group (FERG)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Forb Ecology Research Group (FERG) as a plant ecologist within the Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience (EIER) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of EIER through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme. The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof. Frances Siebert.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof. Frances Siebert (frances.siebert@nwu.ac.za) with the subject line: Postdoc Position: FERG OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line EIER Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2023 at 12:00 (noon).
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 20 October 2023 at 12:00 (noon)
Two Post-Doctoral Research Fellows - Climate Change, Air Quality and Impacts (CCAQI)
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the field of Climate Change, Air Quality and Impacts (CCAQI).
Any enquiries may be directed to Prof Roelof Burger at Roelof.Burger@nwu.ac.za
Closing date for applications: 11 September 2023 (noon)
See the adverts below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 11 September 2023 (noon)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Crop Production and Soil Management (CPSM)
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Agronomy position under the Crop Production and Soil Management (CPSM) sub-programme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the research themes of CPSM through this link.
This is a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Post-Doctoral programme (more information on remuneration and funding in advert below). The Unit currently has a number of positions available, and the PDF should commence as soon as possible. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis and continuation thereof is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom and hosted by Prof Jacques Berner.
To submit an application or for further enquiries, contact Prof Jacques Berner at Jacques.Berner@nwu.ac.za with the subject line: CPSM Postdoc Application OR in the case of enquiries, with the subject line CPSM Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 15 September 2023 at 12:00 (noon)
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 15 September 2023 at 12:00 (noon)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Earth Systems, Soils and Resources (ESSSOR)
The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management hosts a world-renowned group of researchers and is offering a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in the abovementioned field of research.
The successful candidate is expected to be a full-time active member of the ESSSOR sub-programme and should commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate might choose from either of the three possible projects below:
- Cenozoic stratigraphy and palaeo- environments of the South African margin.
- Geochemical / petrological / sedimentological / micropalaeontological analyses of cores from the Karoo Basin.
- Geochemical, sedimentological, micro-palaeontological, mineralogical and pedological analyses of cores from soils from the surroundings of Potchefstroom.
To submit an application or for further enquiries contact Dr Eugene Bergh at Eugene.Bergh@nwu.ac.za with subject line: ESSSOR Postdoc Application OR in the case of enquiries, with subject line: ESSSOR Postdoc Enquiry.
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2023 at 12:00 (noon)
See the advert below for more information:
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Closing date for applications: 11 August 2023 at 12:00 (noon)
Two Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellows - Protected Areas Research Group (PARG)
The Protected Areas Research Group (PARG) within the North-West University's Research Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) invites applications for the position of Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Conservation and Protected Areas Research). One successful candidate should be doing research in conservation management; conservation governance, conservation leadership, and/or futures thinking. The other successful candidate should be doing research in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and/or Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
Closing date for applications: 1 May 2023
See the adverts below for more information:
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2022
Two MSc students - Bush Encroachment
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management is seeking two highly motivated MSc students to investigate bush control/thinning and rehabilitation methods in degraded arid- and semi-arid Savanna rangelands of the Northern Cape and North-West Provinces, South Africa. The study will be carried out on sandy soil ecosystems in different land use systems for a period of 2-3 years.
One MSc student will mainly work on the encroachment of Senegalia mellifera (black thorn) and one MSc student on Rhigozum trichotomum (three thorn) encroachment at selected study sites in the two Provinces mentioned above.
View vacancy (The closing date for applications was the 10th of December 2022, new applications will no longer be accepted)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
The Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the fields of:
- Climate change, Air Quality and Impacts
- Aquatic Ecosystem Health
- Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Integrated Pest Management
- Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience
- Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation
- Disaster Risk Studies
View vacancy (The closing date for applications was the 14th of November 2022, new applications will no longer be accepted)