Postdoctoral Research Associate for Ghana Energy Studies
7 days ago
Are you an expert in participatory mapping and energy studies? Do you have a passion for working with communities to understand the impact of large-scale energy projects? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate.
This 12-month fixed-term position is part of the British-Academy-funded project 'Energising Landscapes: lands, livelihoods, and energy infrastructures in Ghana'. As a Participatory Mapping Expert, you will work closely with Dr William Otchere-Darko and Dr Raymond Abdulai to conduct participatory and co-creative mapping workshops with communities on their everyday experiences of and interactions with energy infrastructures and landscapes.
The role involves conducting fieldwork in Ghana, where you will engage with local communities to understand the impacts of large-scale energy projects on their lives. You will also contribute to an international and interdisciplinary project team comprising geography, engineering, anthropology, and development studies experts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct participatory mapping workshops with communities in Ghana
- Collaborate with project team members to deliver project work packages
- Travel to Ghana for fieldwork
Requirements:
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., geography, environmental science, anthropology)
- Experience in participatory mapping and community engagement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Salary: £35,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
Location: Newcastle, UK
Duration: 12 months, fixed term
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