Postdoctoral Fellow – Biomass Research

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead biomass‑related research within its collaborative natural resource management programmes. The role is based in Nairobi and involves high‑level scientific guidance, partnership development, and capacity‑building activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate scientific publications and communications.
• Lead project capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders.
• Identify and secure additional research funding.
• Plan, monitor, and report on research activities, including financial aspects.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in collaborative natural resource management or social‑science research.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilisation, proposal development, and donor funding acquisition.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Proven ability to work with multiple partners and multidisciplinary teams in developing‑country contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills