RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

HOORC
vacancy no: ORI 7/2011	closing date: OPEN UNTILL FILLED
Duties: The successful candidate will conduct research on water resources planning and management in the Okavango River Basin, the Kalahari and the Southern African region. The focus of the research will be on some of the following issues; environmental management issues related to water resources planning and management, management of transboundary waters, water quality, water conservation, waste water management and river basin organisations (RBOs) The successful candidate will be expected to initiate, develop and establish research programs covering aforementioned topics and to raise/solicit research funds from funding agencies within and outside the country. The candidate will be expected to supervise MPhil/PhD students, participate in taught programmes offered by UB/ORI and develop collaborative research projects within ORI and with institutions in Africa and elsewhere Requirements: Candidates should have a PhD in any of the following disciplines, Water Resources Management, Integrated Water Resources Management or related field. Evidence of engagement in research and publications as well as demonstration of academic leadership will be an added advantage. Experience in GIS and Statistics 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)