Position Title: Junior Research Officer

Requisition ID: 1349

Department: Faculty of Science

City: Cape Town

Junior Research Officer

Fixed Term Contract (T2 – 30 months)

African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI)

Faculty of Science

The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) invites applications for the position of Junior Research Officer. ACDI is based at the University of Cape Town and supports research and training on climate change and sustainable development.

If you have initiative and strong research leadership skills, and you meet the criteria listed below, we invite you to apply for this fixed term Academic Research position.

Requirements for the position:

At least Masters degree in a related subject area (Human Geography; Urban Studies, Environmental Science)
At least a year of relevant experience working on research projects in the field of climate adaptation
Skills in qualitative research and report writing
Knowledge of the status of research in the field of climate adaptation.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and submit research ethics applications
Develop and maintain Data Management plans
Conduct qualitative research on urban adaptation
Undertake literature reviews and synthesis
Contribute to project reports and other knowledge products
Plan and coordinate project activities including workshops, procurement, etc
Build and maintain networks of stakeholders
Attend and present at seminars, workshops and conferences

The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits is between R620 804 and R720 804.

For queries, please email Dr Anna Taylor (anna.taylor@uct.ac.za)

Please click the "apply" on the UCT Jobs site (View) button to create a candidate profile and submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivational letter explaining fit to the position (not more than 2 pages)
Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at abigail.dixon@uct.ac.za or 021 650 1673

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to undergo a competency test.

Closing date: 31 May 2026

Website: https://acdi.uct.ac.za/

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