RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN NATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMICS VACANCY NO: ORI 11/2013 Open Until Filled A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA Faculty / Department : Human Resources Job Detail: OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN) Applications are invited for the following academic positions at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI). The Institute is based in Maun in the North Western part of Botswana and specializes in natural resources management, sustainable natural resource use and conservation in the world famous Okavango Delta and the Kgalagadi (Kalahari) region. The Institute has a good library (a branch of the University library in Gaborone) and excellent research laboratories. The Institute attracts significant international funding and is becoming generally acknowledged as a global research leader in natural resources management. Additional information on ORI including its Strategic Plan can be found on ori.ub.bw. RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN NATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMICS VACANCY NO: ORI 11/2013 Duties: The successful candidate will undertake research on environmental and natural resource economics to promote wise natural resources management by enhancing knowledge and understanding of human activity in relation to natural resource use and sustainable livelihoods in southern Africa with particular emphasis on the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari regions. The research areas will include natural resource accounting, valuation of services and cost benefit analysis of natural resource activities or policies. Requirements: The candidate should hold: (i) a Master’s degree in Economics with specialization in environmental and natural resource economics or related fields (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with specialization in environmental and natural resource economics or equivalent related fields, with a 2(i)pass/GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service ;(v) show strong quantitative skills in econometric analysis and ability to engage in collaborative research and work within a multidisciplinary academic environment (vi) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or Comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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 CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax number and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. 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 below address before the stipulated closing date. Send your application to: The Institute Administrator, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana, Tel. 6817223; Fax. 6861835: e-mail, [email protected]/ [email protected] . Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted Closing Dates: Open Until Filled
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:01:37 +0000
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