RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN FLUVIAL SEDIMENTOLOGY

HOORC
vacancy no: ORI 2/2011	closing date: OPEN UNTILL FILLED
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to initiate, establish and develop research programmes leading to improved understanding of current sediment distribution patterns and bedform changes in relation to flow conditions in the Okavango Delta. Specific research activities should be directed towards aspects of sediment distribution in relation to hydro-, geo- and ecological variability of the Delta including (i) contributing to the work of the monitoring unit by developing and establishing monitoring programmes in sediment transfer (ii) contributing to the research environment of the Institute by preparing project proposals for funding (iii) working in a team and being able to interact constructively both in current research programmes and joint proposal development and (vi) teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students. Requirements: Candidates should have the following qualifications (i) A PhD or equivalent qualification in Physical Geography, Geology, Earth Science or related field with a specialisation in fluvial sedimentology or fluvial geomorphology (ii) university teaching experience or equivalent will be an added advantage (iii) evidence of engagement in research, academic leadership and of service to the university, profession and community will also be an added advantage 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: Centre Administrator, Harry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Centre, Private Bag 285, Maun Tel 6861833; Fax 6861835 e-mail:dsenabye@orc.ub.bw 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. Click here to apply online 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)