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DANIDA – University of Pretoria Research Bursary 2023 | R250 000 p/a

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The University of Pretoria, Aarhus University and DANIDA invite applications for a PhD research Bursary Programme for 2023.

Bursary value: R250 000 per annum.

Investigating the ecological state and restoration potential of unmanaged urban green paces in City of Tshwane

Tasks:

Funding for a PhD candidate is available in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the
University of Pretoria (UP) as part of the DANIDA-funded project Collaboration on Nature-
based Solutions for Sustainable Cities (CONSUS) between the University of Pretoria and Aarhus University.

The PhD candidate will be part of a strongly collaborative, inter- and transdisciplinary research group focused on nature-based solutions.

  • Establishing an ecological baseline for ecological restoration targets based on historical aerial photos and land cover maps covering rivers and surrounding ecosystems

  • Determine the current ecological status of rivers and surrounding ecosystems at the study sites based on field work.

  • Collaborating with the research group on a community survey to assess attitudes towards local biodiversity and ecological effects of community driven restoration

  • Collaborate with the research group on integration of ecological expertise in landscape design protoypes year.
  • This is a full-time appointment. Specific project outcomes will have to be met each

Requirements:

  • Field experience
  • MSc in ecology, botany, zoology, socioecological sciences, environmental sciences or related
  • Good writing skills

  • Strong collaborative and communication skills and willingness to work with other disciplines and local communities
  • Statistical skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Recommendations

  • Good working knowledge of R and GIS
  • Experience with vegetation surveys and/or remote-sensing based assessments of ecological status of ecosystems

Proposed start date: July 2023

The student must be willing to be based at the University of Pretoria. They will be required to conduct field surveys and community engagements in the Tshwane Municipality.

Please send a CV, including the names of at least two academic referees, and a letter of motivation to Michelle Greve ([email protected]), and Cc lda Breed ([email protected]) and Kristine Engemann Jensen ([email protected]).

The application will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


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