Water Scientist (Scientist/Senior Scientist)

Apply by: 20 October 2011

The overall task will be to develop hydrological and agronomic strategies for more efficient use of water resources to increase food security and improve the livelihoods of people living in irrigated areas and coastal zones of Asia. This will be achieved through intensification and diversification of rice-based cropping systems. The research will contribute to Program 3 of the Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP): “Ecological and sustainable management of rice-based production systems.” The water scientist will collaborate with agronomists, crop production specialists, economists, and breeders working on water-related issues (drought, submergence, salinity).

Major accountabilities / Responsibilities

This position involves all aspects of leading a water management research program in collaboration with scientists from other disciplines:

• Development and deployment of integrated water management strategies from field- to-basin scale to achieve more effective use of rain and surface water resources in rice-based farming systems and to reduce stagnation/submergence and/or salinity risks
• Development of community-level water management options to optimize rice-based farming systems
• Strengthening of research capacity in water management of national agricultural research systems, and informing policymakers and extension agents (government, NGO, private sector) on improved water management options in ricSeeking opportunities for new partnerships and mobilizing funds from traditional and non-traditional sources

Qualification requirements

• The successful candidate should have a PhD in water science or a related discipline
• With at least 5 years of post-PhD research or equivalent other research experience
• Strong research background in water management research
• Experience in leading complex research-for-development projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

Screening will start on 20 October 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Interested candidates should apply online (click apply now). Should you encounter problems applying online please email atIRRIRecruitment@irri.org.

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