ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN ECOLOGICAL MODELER
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| vacancy no: ORI 8/2011 | closing date: OPEN UNTILL FILLED |
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| Duties: The successful candidate will model key ecological processes (e.g. plant and herbivore dynamics, material and energy fluxes, species distributions) in the Okavango delta and associated regions as well as other African ecosystems in order to gain a greater understanding of ecosystem functioning and processes. The candidate will work closely with other ecologists (locally and internationally) to bring together empirical research, published data and theory to facilitate the development of a clearer generalized quantitative understanding of various aspects of wetland and savanna ecology with material and energy fluxes as critical functional links between them. Although the duties are primarily research orientated, the candidate will also be expected to develop and teach modeling courses for graduate students at ORI. In addition, he/she would be expected to have experience in spatial modeling of large systems, and be competent in current statistical techniques in ecology. Familiarity with the use of R as a statistical and/or modeling platform would be an added advantage. Requirements: Associate Professor: Candidates should have the following qualifications and experience: (i) A PhD or equivalent qualification in Ecology, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field; with at least three years experience at the rank of Senior Research Scholar level or equivalent post at a university or a comparable institution; (ii) Minimum of 21 published research products, 14 of which are refereed journal articles; evidence of sustained research output, lead and/or single author in at least 11 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iii) the overall profile of research should provide evidence of research mentorship of junior scholars; (iv) evidence of attraction of research grants from outside organisations; (v) ability to lead collaborative research including multi disciplinary and cross-cultural teamwork; (vi) evidence of service to the university, profession and community; (vii) demonstrate effective academic leadership. Senior Research Scholar: Candidates should have the following qualifications and experience: (i) A PhD or equivalent qualification in Ecology, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field; with at least one year at the rank of Research Scholar or equivalent post at a university of a comparable institution; (ii) Minimum of 10 published research products and/and or creative work ; at least 7 of these in refereed journal articles; evidence of sustained research output; lead and/or single author in at least 3 refereed journal articles or book chapters, (iii) Evidence of academic leadership and of service to the university, profession and community will be added advantages. Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:
Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office No.018, Block 223(223/018) | |
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