Team Lead and Researcher – Gender, Environment and Justice

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Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 16/08/2026
  • Location: Thailand 
Climate & Environmental justice
SEI Asia, a centre of Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) based in Bangkok, has a diverse team of multinational experts who integrate scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships and influence policy for resilient development. SEI Asia’s work focuses on gender and social equity, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, water insecurity and integrated water resources management, transitional agriculture, renewable energy and urbanization.

The role
SEI Asia is seeking a dynamic, strategic Team Lead and Researcher to shape the next phase of its current Gender, Environment and Justice team. As a Team Lead in SEI Asia, you will spend the main portion of your time leading and contributing to externally funded research and engagement projects, while also being the first line manager of a group of thematically aligned researchers. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of SEI Asia’s core research teams and contribute to a strong, evolving portfolio at the intersection of gender, environment, justice, and climate adaptation.

Formal qualifications and knowledge
The successful candidate should have:
  • A PhD, or equivalent research experience, in a relevant social science field (such as development studies, human geography, political ecology, gender studies), with a minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in research, research leadership and/or the bridging of research to policy and practice.
  • Strong expertise in social science and mixed method approaches informed by critical perspectives to environment and development issues, particularly feminist, justice-oriented and/or rights-based approaches to climate adaptation, inclusive climate finance, and sustainable development.
  • A strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and high-quality policy, practice, or public-facing outputs.
  • A successful track record in fundraising or resource mobilization, including proposal development, partnership building, and engagement with funders.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary teams, projects, or programs.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Line management experience, including experience with performance management, motivating a team, and developing and implementing strategic plans.

Personal skills required in the position
  • Strategic judgement and intellectual leadership, with the ability to guide a thematic team’s direction and expand its research, policy, and funding opportunities.
  • A grounded and constructive approach to people management, including staff development, mentoring, delegation, and support for a healthy team culture.
  • Strong fundraising instincts and entrepreneurial thinking, with the ability to recognize opportunities, build partnerships, and support long-term portfolio growth.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues with clarity, nuance, and integrity.
  • Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build trust and work respectfully across cultures, disciplines, and professional backgrounds.
  • A strong commitment to social and environmental justice, and to research that helps shift policy, practice, and public debate towards more equitable and sustainable futures.
  • Strong planning, delivery, and accountability, with the ability to manage competing priorities while upholding SEI’s values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

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