About Position/Job
The University of St Andrews is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral/Postdoc Research Fellow to join a prestigious international project titled RESOLVING: Rebundling Sovereignty over Local Nature in Global Governance, funded by the Research Council of Norway. The project examines environmental governance networks in the Amazon Rainforest and the Gulf of Guinea, contributing to global understanding of sovereignty, natural resource management, and multilevel governance. The post offers rich interdisciplinary engagement and policy impact.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Post-doctoral Research Fellow
- Institution: University of St Andrews
- Department: School of Geography & Sustainable Development
- Research Field: Environmental Governance, Sovereignty, Global Governance
- Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Part-time, Fixed-term (16–18 months)
- Start Date (Anticipated): 15 September 2025
- Working Hours: 29 hours per week
- Salary Range: £38,249–£41,671 per annum, pro rata
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Global Environmental Politics
- Ocean Governance
- Political Ecology
- Critical Security Studies
- Development Studies
- Political Geography
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD (or near completion) in International Relations, Human Geography, Political Ecology, Law of the Sea, Social Anthropology, History, Philosophy, or related fields
- Expertise in mixed-methods research
- Excellent research communication and management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in multilevel environmental governance or regional knowledge of the Amazon or Gulf of Guinea
- Knowledge of Global South perspectives on sovereignty
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct original research and publish in top journals
- Collect and analyse data related to the Amazon and Gulf of Guinea
- Engage with academic partners and manage project communications
- Set up and manage the project’s webpage and social media
- Support project events and contribute to the School’s academic community
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply through the University of St Andrews job portal.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- List of Publications
- Two References
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 3 June 2025
- Deadline: 25 July 2025 (by 23:59 BST)
- Interview Date: 4 August 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk
- Job Posting: St Andrews Job Portal
- Apply Now: Direct Job Link
