Apply for a Fully-Funded Full-Time Collaborative Phd in ‘Transdisciplinary Approaches to Wildlife Security’

Deadline: 18 March 2016

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation (GovInn) at the University of Pretoria are accepting applications for a fully-funded, full-time PhD studentship in ‘Transdisciplinary Approaches to Wildlife Security’ starting in April 2016.

This studentship is part of a collaborative transdisciplinary research project between CSIR and GovInn on alternative approaches to the governance of resources in South Africa and Southern Africa.

The research, which is the first- ever attempt to use such an approach on such a scale, will make use of innovative, transdisciplinary methods. It will involve a variety of local, national and international stakeholders in driving socioeconomic policy and will make practical recommendations for policy innovation and change in South Africa and its region.

Focus Areas

wildlife crime (with a focus on rhino poaching) as a security challenge
transdisciplinary science for addressing complex international/regional security problems

Benefits

The studentship offers R220,000 tax free
The opportunity to be part of a transdisciplinary team working on ground-breaking research on a major national/regional project.
The opportunity to work and collaborate with established researchers at the University of Pretoria and CSIR.Specifically, the successful candidate will be requested to focus on one of these topics in dealing with wildlife crime:
- regional and international cooperation;
- national law enforcement;
- the role of local communities and societal stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria