Researcher: Sustainability and Just Transitions

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Wits University Full time

Brief Description

GCRO is seeking to appoint a flexible, multi-skilled Researcher to build our work in Sustainability.
We are looking for:• Applicants with a Masters or PhD or registration for PhD in environmental science or geography.
• Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in urban environmental issues and a track record in areas of climate change, water or green infrastructure. • A publication record of at least two academic articles and/or book chapters.
• High level statistical analysis skills and the ability to work with software such as SPSS, R and related GIS software would be an advantage, as would
evidence of project management.• An applicant who has experience working with government agencies at different levels and who can, lead on urban environmental issues as a cross-
disciplinary field of applied and academic research.

A competitive remuneration package at the level of a Lecturer is available. The successful candidate will be given a five year contract, renewable.

General information

If you have any further queries, please address them to: The Executive Director, GCRO, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 or e- mailed to .

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