SAEON seeks to employ an Ecologist in order to further the development of sentinel research and training platforms relating to land-use change and global change in the karoo. Requirements: • PhD in ecology. • Five years job experience in ecology. • Proven record of field research and scientific publications. • Working knowledge of ecological research and institutions concerning karoo is advantageous. • Working experience with GIS. • Experience with performance management of junior staff, budget control, project management and training post-graduate students. • Language proficiency in English and Afrikaans. • Willingness to travel to remote areas. • Valid code EB drivers licence Responsibilities: • Manage the SAEON@SKA programme. • Conduct and coordinate