Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Greenwich academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is an internationally renowned centre of excellence in sustainable development and international development research, education, and practice within the University of Greenwich. With more than 125 years of experience working across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other regions, NRI undertakes interdisciplinary research and capacity-strengthening activities to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, food and nutrition security, biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and natural resource management. NRI works closely with governments, international organisations, NGOs, research institutions, and private-sector partners to deliver impactful research and innovation that contributes to sustainable and equitable development.

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Research Fellow to join the project “Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation, and Sustainable Livelihoods in Ethiopia’s Drylands: A Participatory Systems Approach”, funded by the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC). The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering an innovative interdisciplinary research programme focused on developing, evaluating, and scaling Nature-Based Solutions in Ethiopia’s drylands. The role will involve mixed-methods research, stakeholder engagement, participatory systems approaches, scenario analysis, development of decision-support tools, scientific publishing, and collaboration with project partners in Ethiopia and the UK.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline together with experience in interdisciplinary sustainability research. Experience in systems thinking and modelling approaches, stakeholder engagement, and working in international development contexts is essential. Experience with System Dynamics Modelling software (e.g., Vensim, Stella or similar), dashboard development, knowledge of Ethiopia or the wider East African region, and experience of participatory modelling approaches would be highly desirable.

The role will involve close collaboration with international research and development partners and will require overseas travel, primarily to Ethiopia.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Mofa Islam (m.m.islam@greenwich.ac.uk) for informal enquires.  

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich 

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

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We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £44,746 per annum