Ecofem Tales

Ugandan scholar, lawyer, feminist and academic Prof. Sylvia Rosila Tamale is one of Africa’s most powerful intellectual voices on gender justice, sexuality, law and the deep-rooted legacies of colonialism. Her work bridges academic theory and grassroots activism , pushing for inclusive feminist politics across the African continent and beyond. Born and educated in Uganda, Tamale’s academic journey has taken her from Makerere University to Harvard Law School and the University of Minnesota , where she completed a PhD in sociology and feminist studies. She has been a visiting professor and scholar at institutions like the University of Cape Town and the University of Wisconsin, and served as the first woman Dean of the Faculty of Law at Makerere University. Her early career was already marked by bold interventions such as advocating that “minorities” should include gay and lesbian citizens in Ugandan policy discussions, an idea that stirred deep controversy in her home country. ...

  Organization The Fletcher School, Tufts University Department The Climate Policy Lab (CPL) Center for International Environment and Resource Policy (CIERP) Location Medford, Massachusetts, United States (In-office) Application Deadline Open until filled Position Overview The Climate Policy Lab (CPL) at CIERP, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar for the 2026–2027 academic year . The successful candidate will: Pursue an active research agenda Contribute to CPL’s ongoing projects Provide expertise in China, Latin America, or system dynamics modeling approaches to climate policy This is a one-year appointment , with the possibility of renewal based on performance, funding, and mutual agreement. Key Responsibilities Conduct independent and collaborative research Work closely with: Professor Easwaran Narassimhan (Co-Director) Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher (Co-Director) Professor Travis Franck (Climate Mod...