Opportunities

Vacancies

Welcome! Here you can find all vacant positions at SEI. For specific questions, please see the contact persons listed in the advertisement. SEI’s recruitment process.

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Research Associate

Vacancy / Join SEI as an early-career Research Associate applying water and energy modelling, GIS and coding to drive real impact on policy and practice.

Apply by 30 June 2026 / SEI Asia / Contract

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Mid–senior researcher in data systems and digital governance

Vacancy / SEI's Water, Coasts and Ocean Team seeks a mid- to senior researcher in data systems, modelling and digital governance across water and marine work.

Apply by 25 August 2026 / SEI Headquarters / Permanent

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SEI Africa: Research internship opportunities

Internship / The SEI Africa internship programme provides a unique learning opportunity for postgraduate and recently graduated students from diverse academic backgrounds.

SEI Africa

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SEI York: Postgraduate studies

Internship / Doing a PhD with SEI York allows you to study in a beautiful city surrounded by world-class researchers working on environment and development issues.

SEI York

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SEI HQ: Internship information

Internship / Learn how internships at SEI HQ work, including eligibility, funding requirements and internship periods.

SEI Headquarters

Recruitment process

Read about our recruitment process, from how we accept applications through to review, feedback and interviews.

Meet SEI

Find out what it is really like to work at SEI, where over 300 people tackle environment and development challenges.

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Alumni network

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