The Collaborative Research Center CRC TRR228 “Future Rural Africa” combines expertise from the two universities of Bonn and Cologne to study newly emerging issues of social-ecological transformation and future making in Africa. Project A04 Future Conservation invites applications for a doctoral researcher position.
YOUR TASKS
- Developing a PhD project on the topic of FUTURE CONSERVATION with an indepth focus on social-ecological transformations in the Zambezi Floodplains of western Zambia
- Conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Zambia for about 12-15 months
- Data collection and analysis
- Presentation of results in the form of regular reports, lectures, publications and community-centered dissemination
- Participating in regular project meetings and engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations within the Collaborative Research Center
- Support in the organization of academic and policy events (conferences, workshops, working meetings)
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Summary
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Benefits
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Flexible working time models
- Opportunity to work remotely
Requirements
- Completed Master's degree (MA) in Social and Cultural Anthropology (or related disciplines)
- Expertise in environmental anthropology and experience in empirical social science research preferably with ethnographic methods
- Keen interest and preferably experience in interdisciplinary research and team work
- Willingness to conduct several months of ethnographic research in south-central Africa and to learn the local vernacular Silozi
- Excellent knowledge of English is required; knowledge of German or willingness to learn German for communication purposes is desired
- Driver's licence
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
January 18, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Cologne scholarship webpage.
