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Position as postdoctoral research fellow available available at Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES), Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo (Norway). The interdisciplinary project investigates how nature shapes preferences and incentives of economic agents and how this in turn affects common-pool resource management. The deadline for application is June 22nd. Here is the link to the full announcement text and instructions on how to apply: uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1650765/96871?iso=no

SouthSouthNorth is a non-profit company working on projects that promote sustainable development and address climate change. They are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic young talent to join their team for six months in the next phase of their internship programme. Interns at SouthSouthNorth provide support to the organisation in a number of ways including planning events and logistics, project management and research, knowledge management, and operational support. The internship offers a broad perspective into the inner workings of the organisation, and applicants can expect to encounter a diverse and engaging range of tasks. The [...]

The Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation (SLF) is a non-profit company. SLF prides itself in ground-breaking research, policy engagement and the development of appropriate innovation strategies in order to contribute towards the improvement of livelihoods in poor urban communities. SLF works across many cross-cutting themes including Informality, Health Participation, Citizen Action, Ecology and Society and Enabling Youth. To find out more about the variety of SLF projects visit: https://livelihoods.org.za/. SLF is recreating a dynamic researcher to support our research and engagement activities within the theme of informality. The researcher will undertake research (and [...]

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, RHODES UNIVERSITY Senior lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor Rhodes University’s Department of Environmental Science is looking for a senior lecturer/associate professor or professor to join our team. We are a small department dedicated to advancing inter- and trans-disciplinary science and learning aimed at understanding and managing complex human-environmental/social- ecological systems, with a focus on Africa.  Our vision is to lead and advance knowledge development, capacity building, and communication for sustainable human-environmental systems. For more information about the position, and to apply, visit https://goo.gl/ndBYw7 Deadline for applications: 23 May 2016  

Call for Abstracts Transformations2017: Transformations in Practice 30th August - 1st September 2017   Abstract submissions are invited for the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Transformations to Sustainability, taking place at the University of Dundee, Scotland. The main theme of the conference is 'Sustainability transformations in practice' The six sub themes are: Conceptualising sustainability transformations Designing transformation and transformative forms of design Conditions and practice for transformation Research for transformation Creativity and innovation for enhancing thinking and practice of transformation Linking practice with policy   Submissions are invited for : Presentation [...]