Opportunities

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Announcement
2009-2010 Fletcher-Lauder Fellowship

Carbon Biosequestration Strategies

The Fletcher School at Tufts University (Center for International
Environment and Resource Policy) and the Lauder School of Government,
Diplomacy and Strategy at The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC,
Israel) are accepting applications for the Fletcher-Lauder Fellowship for
2009-2010 to support a post-doctoral fellow, to conduct independent
research on Carbon Biosequestration Strategies.

The analysis of the Fletcher-Lauder Fellow will be based on data from a
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and Arizona Public Service
(APS) pilot project demonstrating bio-sequestration of carbon dioxide from
carbon-rich sources, e.g., power plants, through algae production.
Specifically, the Fellow will analyze the national and international
potential of carbon bio-sequestration via algae, compare it with other
alternatives for industrial and power plant CO2 mitigation, and explore
costs and policy options to support the implementation of carbon
biosequestration on a large scale. Additional research will focus on the
benefits of algae in other fields, including but not limited to biofuels
and feed production. The analysis may utilize systems dynamics modeling,
econometric analysis and other methodologies that will improve
understanding of the economic and policy implications scalability, and the
rate at which capture systems may be introduced to prevent carbon dioxide
from entering the atmosphere from a variety of industrial and power
sources.

Application process: Students should submit, by e-mail, an application
that contains:
1) A letter outlining their relevant research in the engineering,
technical or biology fields. The application should address the
following:
a) Details of previous research
b) How this research is relevant to the NETL-APS project
c) Experience with national and international energy policy
2) A curriculum vita
3) Two letters of reference

Selection process: A committee of Fletcher School and Lauder School
faculty will select the 2009-2010 Fellow. The faculty will assess the
quality of the applicant's previous research and the intellectual rigor
and policy relevance of the student's previous work.

Application deadline: June 1, 2009
Award will be announced on June 15, 2009
Award date: July 1, 2009 (exact start date can be negotiated)

Please address applications to: Mieke van der Wansem, Associate Director,
CIERP
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The Summer School invites young researchers from all fields of climate research. The courses offer insights in a broad spectrum of climate and climate impact research issues and foster cross-disciplinary links.

Organizer: NCCR Climate, University of Bern
Date: 30.08.09 - 04.09.09 - Ort: Grindelwald, Schweiz

Further details and registration: Web: http://www.nccr-climate.unibe.ch/summer_school/2009/

Vacancy Announcements

The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Programme Support Assistant in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (Deadline: 30 April 2009)
Programme Associate in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (Deadline: 31 May 2009)
Junior Professional Fellow/Programme Associate in Yokohama, Japan (Deadline: 31 May 2009)

Please visit http://www.ias.unu.edu/vacancy for more information.

POSITION LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya or possibly another CGIAR Centre or Regional Office The World Agroforestry Centre seeks to recruit a senior scientist to conduct research on sustainable land managementwith emphasis on agroforestry systems in sub-Saharan Africa. The position will contribute to the Centre's Global Research Projects GRP2 on improving on-farm productivity of trees and agroforestry systems, and GRP4 on reducing risks to land health and targeting agroforestry interventions to enhance land productivity. The objective of the research is to develop a better understanding of the impacts of tropical smallholder agroforestry systems on enhanced farm productivity, land health (the capacity of land to sustain the delivery of essential ecosystem services), and human well-being, and lead the Centre's efforts to ensure that the best of these systems reach large numbers of farmers and are applied on the land through our collaboration with national programmes. The approach will involve setting up a systematic programme to empirically test and monitor agroforestry farm systems (including nutrient cycling and soil fertility improvement), and landscape management systems integrating also their production functions. This will take advantage of a spatially explicit framework being established throughout sub-Saharan Africa under a related project that is establishing an African soil information and monitoring system. The scientist will develop research projects in collaboration with major soil and land management initiatives underway on the continent. The successful candidate will report to the leader of GRP2 and will coordinate the work with scientists in GRP4 and other projects.

Responsibilities - Design of agroforestry farm and landscape management systems to address key land health and socioeconomic problems across the major agroecologies of Africa. This will include interventions to improve soil fertility, tighten nutrient cycles, increase crop yields, provide soil erosion and run-off regulation, increase biodiversity, improve land and livestock productivity, increase and diversify farm income. - Develop and implement standardized protocols for replicated testing of whole farm and landscape level agroforestry interventions on a large scale in sub-Saharan Africa. - Design and implement measurement systems designed to monitor key indicators of land health and human well-being at farm and landscape levels. - Undertake analysis of indicators across sites and treatments, and examine the influence of various factors in order to constantly improve our effectiveness in scaling-up the adoption of improved agroforestry systems that improve soil health on smallholder farms. - Track and analyse farmer decision-making processes in conjunction with whole farm models, which integrate the biophysical processes, economics and decision making, to help interpret the above data. - Engage with international research groups engaged in farm and landscape analysis and modelling. - Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, web-form and popular outlets. - Support African policy processes and development programmes through dissemination of research findings - Contribute to preparation of research proposals and lead fund raising efforts in this area of work.

Qualifications and Experience - PhD in production ecology (agriculture, forestry), soil science, or allied field field - Minimum of 5 years' field research experience - Solid scientific publication record in land management in the tropics - Strong conceptual knowledge on sustainable land management; ecology and economics of farm systems; experimental and survey design. - Experience in developing, testing and/or use of systems modelling approaches - Good working knowledge/research experience on tropical smallholder farming systems and landscape ecology. - Interest in pushing forward research frontiers in farm and landscape scale experimentation and scaling-up - Interest in extended field research - Excellent working knowledge of English; another language such as French or Portuguese is an advantage - Willingness to travel extensively in sub-Saharan Africa

Location
At the Centre's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya with a possibility of posting at one of the Centre's regional offices Application Procedure Qualified applications will be reviewed immediately by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Search Committee and

CITES Secretariat
is looking for a consultant to assist in the preparation of a toolkit for the rapid assessment of the implementation of CITES listing decisions on the livelihoods of the poor, and draft voluntary guidelines for addressing the 4 impacts identified. The essential qualifications of the consultant are: academic credentials and demonstrated experience in the field of livelihoods and wildlife; previous professional experience in a low-income country; familiarity with CITES and its implementation.

Anyone interested should contact Juan Carlos Vasquez for the full ToR asap: Juan Carlos VASQUEZ (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Summary Post Description:

Job title: ICT for Development Programme Coordinator
Employer: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation ACP-EU (CTA)
Duty Station: Wageningen, the Netherlands
Employment: Full-time international position
Areas: Agricultural and Rural Development
Education: University degree in ICTs, Communication Sciences or related disciplines
Experience: Minimum 5 years in the domain of ICT4D

Click http://announcements.cta.int/2009/04/vacancy-ict-for-development-programme.html for the complete post description.

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Tasks
Agricultural Support Programme (ASP; 50%)
In close collaboration with the Programme Leader of the ASP, your main tasks as Thematic Advisor are:
- consolidation and mainstreaming of promising agricultural practices which have been tested in the SDC project areas. You will contribute to the solving of technical and economic issues within the existing framework and farming system of the DPRK.
- support the consolidation and mainstreaming of a sloping-land-management project in order to improve food security and income of the user groups.
- support capacity building at different levels of the administration, especially in areas for enhancing food security through the introduction of Geographical Information Technology (GIT), technologies for agriculture and natural resource management, and through training in order to improve the extension services.

Specific tasks include contributing to the selection and contracting of consultants, following the political framework concerning agricultural development, supporting the elaboration of yearly plans of operations, supporting the guidance of local staff, and supporting programme implementation.

Capacity Development Programme (CDP; 40%)
You will be contributing to the strengthening of the DPRK’s ability to manage change and to integrate the country into the global community with the goal to improving the professional expertise and knowledge of individuals and institutions.
You will manage a variety of activities under the Capacity Development Programme, the second pillar of SDC’s involvement in North Korea. Duties include the yearly planning and budgeting, financial management and reporting of activities, etc. In these tasks, one national staff member will assist you.
In coordination with other SDC team members, you will organize study tours, long and short-term training courses in a variety of sectors such as the training for diplomats and government officials in international relations, training related to the ASP, and training at the Pyongyang Business School which consists of 12 monthly thematic seminars lasting 3 to 4 days for approx. 30 participating Korean professionals.
The CDP also includes grant management, i.e. to UNFPA, UNICEF, etc.
Managing the possible continuation of an involvement in the energy sector as well as other special projects will also fall under the responsibility of the thematic advisor.

Special tasks (10%):
- regularly update the security plan of the Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in collaboration with UN-resident organisations/embassies. The staff member will support the management of the compound and car fleet together with the relevant National Project Officers.
- From time to time, the positions requires taking up the role as acting Country Director.
- Overall, you will work within the SCO team and also in close collaboration with short-term consultants in the different areas of work.

By fall 2010, the Thematic Advisor could take over the function as Program Leader of the ASP if mutually agreed.

Profile
You have a university degree in Agriculture or related field and are specialized in at least one of the following disciplines: agro-economy, agricultural production, and/or agro-training and consulting. You are a mature person with solid experience in rural extension work and capacity development with preferably several years of service in a transition-economy country and in development cooperation. You have a proven track record of finding innovative solutions and of thinking in a broad, long-term perspective, and have the ability to work under pressure. You are ready to work in a particular socio-political context, have excellent communication skills, are people-oriented, and like to work in an interdisciplinary team. You have good analytical skills and are familiar with project implementation and Project Cycle Management. You are fluent in both oral and written English (working language) and are proficient in two official languages.

For any complement of information you may require, please contact Mr. Andreas Gerrits (Tel.: 031 325 91 63, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Special remarks:
- This is a full-time (100%) position.
- The contract is of a duration limited to 2 years.
- Prior to a definitive decision, a two-week mission can be conducted in the host country.
- The position is not suitable for candidates with school-aged children.

Starting date: June 1, 2009, or as mutually agreed
Job location: Pyongyang / DPRK

Please fill out the biographical questionnaire – downloaded from www.deza.admin.ch/stellenboerse and send it together with your complete application documents by e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by post in an envelope marked "Personal / Confidential” to: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Personnel Department, attn. Ms. Corinne Pürro, Ref. PUI 420, Freiburgstrasse 130, 3003 Bern.

Application deadline: April 27, 2009


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[.pdf] SDC_JOB ADVERTISMENT_Agronomy

The
Faculty of Agricultural & Nutritional Sciences
Christian-Albrechts-University at Kiel
Institute of Agricultural Economics

seeks to fill the following position of:

Junior Professor (W 1) for

Agribusiness Management
(with emphasis on supply chain management)

The successful candidate will be appointed for 3 years with the option for a 3-year
extension pending a favorable evaluation. The position represents a core element of
the Institute´s agribusiness teaching and research program; it complements other
sections of the Institute by contributing a business management perspective.
Opportunities for cooperation with academic units outside the Institute of
Agricultural Economics are encouraged, in particular with the Institute for Food
Economics and Consumption, other institutes of the Faculty, as well as with the
Faculty of Economics and Business.

Teaching duties will include the development and implementation of mandatory and
optional modules in agribusiness management. Specifically, the successful
candidate will take over two core modules within the agribusiness program: (1)
Supply Chain Management and (2) Organizational Theory and Human Resources
Management.

Research activities should center around the development and application of
business management methods aimed at assisting stakeholders in the agrifood
industry in identifying and solving decision-, coordination-, and implementation-
problems in agribusiness firms and agrifood supply chains. Possible areas include
firm management and strategy, value chain analysis, organizational behavior,
management of small and medium-sized businesses, finance, and family business.
Closely aligned with the College´s goals and objectives, it is expected that the
incumbent will actively pursue and obtain research grants, and contribute to
international research through publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Expected qualification: Doctorate or PhD. in agricultural economics, agribusiness,
business management, economics or related areas, with particular relation to theory
and methods of the specified teaching and research subjects. The willingness to
hold lectures in English language is a prerequisite. The maximum duration of
employment is six years. Times of parental leave may be taken into account. The
University seeks to increase the percentage of female professors and therefore
specifically invites applications by qualified females. Handicapped candidates with
equal qualifications will also be given preference.

Please submit your application together with the usual documents (CV, resume,
lists of publications, and grants received, etc.) not later than May 10th, 2009 to:
Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel,
Olshausenstr. 40,
24098 Kiel
Germany

Source: ATSAF.de

INRA is recruiting 19 PhD students on contracts offering particularly attractive remuneration, contract duration and training conditions.


Two types of contract are proposed:

Associate Scientists on Contract

Associate Scientists on Contract (ASC) are recruited to carry out a PhD at INRA on subjects combining modelling and agronomic issues. It is a three-year contract which can be renewed once, on condition that the person successfully obtains his/her thesis.
Deadline for applications: 21 April 2009

> find out more about the thesis subjects and the remuneration conditions - http://www.international.inra.fr/join_us/positions/research_training_positions/recruitment_of_associate_scientists_on_contract

Young Scientist Contracts

These contracts are part of a partnership between INRA and a graduate school or INRIA (French National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control). Its initial duration is 3 years and the contract can be renewed for 2 more years including a period abroad.

> find out more on the thesis subjects and the remuneration conditions - http://www.international.inra.fr/join_us/positions/research_training_positions/young_scientist_contracts__1


Each year, INRA finances or co-finances 400 contracts and hosts 1800 PhD students in its units.
> find out more - http://www.international.inra.fr/join_us/positions/research_training_positions

IFPRI VACANCY POSTING
POSITION # 09-106 (N)

(INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED POSITION)


TITLE: POSTDOCTORAL/RESEARCH FELLOW
GOVERNANCE FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS TO: SHENGGEN FAN
DIVISION DIRECTOR

DIVISION: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND GOVERENACE

LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC

GRADE: 15B/16B

POSTING DATE: MARCH 5, 2009

CLOSING DATE: APRIL 5, 2009

Job Summary:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to work
as a Postdoctoral or Research Fellow under its research program on "Governance for
Agriculture and Rural Development". The Fellow will work on governance challenges that
affect agricultural and rural development in Africa. The position is a two-year, fixed-term,
renewable appointment, based at IFPRI headquarters in Washington, DC. The final grade
level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications. Please
note that Postdoctoral Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3)
years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.
Specific Responsibilities:
The position includes the following responsibilities:

oPolicy-Oriented Research: The Fellow is expected to use cutting-edge research
methods to analyze political and administrative challenges that affect agricultural and rural
development in African countries and to assess governance reform strategies that aim to
address these challenges. The research will cover policy processes as well as policy
implementation. The Fellow will collaborate closely with other researchers at IFPRI and with
members of research organizations in host countries.
oPolicy Communication and Capacity-Building: The Fellow will participate in the
development and implementation of capacity building activities in partner countries, and
engage in a dialogue with stakeholders and policy-makers.

Required Qualifications:
oPhD in political science, public policy, public administration, sociology, development
studies or related field;
oExperience in conducting empirical research in Africa in one or more of the following
areas: politics and policy processes, public sector governance and public sector reforms;
decentralization and local governance;
oKnowledge about problems of agriculture and rural development in Africa;
oExcellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
oAbility to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Preferred Qualifications:
oFluency in French
oExperience in using software for qualitative data analysis


IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella
of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of
IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies
for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis
on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.

IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and
excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes
that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We encourage women and developing
country professionals to apply.

TO APPLY:
IFPRI Employees: Please send cover letter & resume - via email - to Alma López/Monica
Dourado
External Candidates: Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on "Careers" and "Research" to link you to
Position # 09-106 - Postdoctoral/Research Fellow, DSG. Please complete on-line
application, including a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest. Also
complete section providing 3 references.
For more information on HarvestPlus and IFPRI, visit our website at www.harvestplus.org

https://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspx?catID=6&ddlID=758

Applications are now available for the 2009 UNU-IAS Fellowship Programme


NEW!! 2009 UNU-IAS Fellowship Programme: Applications now available

Every year UNU-IAS offers PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships to provide young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the developing world, with a multi-disciplinarily context within which to pursue advanced research and training that is of professional interest to the successful applicant and of direct relevance to the research agenda of their selected UNU-IAS or UNU-ISP programme.

About 8-10 fellowships will be awarded in total in 2009 for three types of fellowships: PhD Fellowships, Postdoctoral Fellowships and JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2009.

For more information, see http://www.ias.unu.edu/fellowships or choose from the list below:

UNU-IAS Fellowship Programmes
Types of Fellowships offered in 2009
PhD Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships
JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships
Research Programmes Accepting Applications in 2009
Guidelines for Research Proposal

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking an
Agricultural Economics Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF)
for the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA). The PDF will seek to enhance the
understanding of the micro-level constraints
to rapid productivity growth and adoption of resource conserving technologies around eight
research hubs in intensive cereals systems
across South Asia, an activity which aims to contribute to enhanced technology targeting and
improved policies for inclusive agricultural
growth. The PDF will, thereby, help identify hub specific technology needs and opportunities,
system components, and combinations
that best meet farmers´ livelihoods for increasing overall impact. The PDF will be posted to
CIMMYT´s New Delhi office and will be
expected to work throughout the northern South Asia region (particularly India, Pakistan,
Nepal and Bangladesh). The appointment will
be for a period of three years.
The primary responsibilities will include:
Conduct surveys (i.e. field work, analysis, reporting) to assess the threats and
opportunities for wheat/rice/maize systems and
livelihoods in eight research hubs in intensive cereals systems across South Asia.
Conduct surveys to assess the constraints to adoption and patterns of adoption, diffusion
and impacts of improved varieties and
other technologies in wheat/rice/maize cropping systems in these eight research hubs.
Participate in activities designed to accelerate more widespread adoption of improved
agricultural production technologies.
Support analyses of selected policy issues related to intensification of cereal systems
Contribute to CIMMYT´s training and institutional capacity strengthening efforts,
particularly in relation to social science and
multidisciplinary team work
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications
Recently earned PhD in agricultural economics, resource economics, economics, or
other related discipline
Strong quantitative analysis skills
Experience designing and implementing socioeconomic household field surveys
Ability to travel extensively in rural areas
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
The ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary, multicultural, multi-
institutional team
CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org) is an internationally funded, nonprofit, scientific research, training
and development organization dedicated
to improving the nutrition, food security and livelihoods of the world´s poor. CIMMYT is a
global leader in maize and wheat germplasm
preservation, trait discovery, crop variety enhancement, cropping systems improvement and
socio-economic analysis for the
developing world. The Center has an annual budget of US$45 million and a staff of 600,
including 80 internationally recruited staff. Our
headquarters and four research stations are located in Mexico and we have regional centers
and offices in 12 other countries,
especially in eastern and southern Africa. Rapid growth is occurring in South and East Asia.
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including
housing allowance, life and health insurance,
education allowance (to Grade 12), home leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping
allowance.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and
ethnicity.

Please send via e-mail your letter of application no later than March 31, 2009, CV/Resume
(including full contact information),
and names and contact information of three references to:
Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT
(Reference 2009/04)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For further information contact Dr. Olaf Erenstein, Socioeconomics Program,
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Source: ATSAF.de

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking an
experienced agricultural economist to contribute to
the development of wheat and maize systems in South Asia. The micro-economist will work
as member of a multi-disciplinary team that
includes other social scientists, biophysical scientists and GIS specialists. The position will be
posted to CIMMYT´s New Delhi office
and will be expected to work throughout the northern South Asia region (particularly India,
Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh). The initial
appointment will be for a period of three years.
The primary responsibilities will include:
Conduct surveys to assess the technology needs of poor rural households.
Assess the likely profitability of improved agricultural production technologies currently
under development.
Conduct field surveys to document the adoption and diffusion of improved agricultural
production technologies, impact on the welfare
of poor rural households, particularly vulnerable groups within the community, and identify
constraints to adoption and diffusion.
Analyze household data studies to assess policy interventions that will encourage
sustainable intensification of wheat and maizebased
farming systems.
Participate in activities designed to accelerate more widespread adoption of improved
agricultural production technologies.
Contribute to CIMMYT´s training and institutional capacity strengthening efforts.
Manage and implement a portfolio of research projects and contribute to CIMMYT´s
resource mobilization efforts to ensure continuity
of the above and associated research agenda.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field with at least 5 years post-
doctoral experience
Strong quantitative analysis skills
Knowledge of crop and natural resource management issues
Experience designing and implementing socioeconomic household field surveys, and
familiarity with rapid field survey techniques
Ability to travel extensively in rural areas
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
The ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary, multicultural team
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org) is an internationally funded, nonprofit, scientific research, training
and development organization dedicated
to improving the nutrition, food security and livelihoods of the world´s poor. CIMMYT is a
global leader in maize and wheat germplasm
preservation, trait discovery, crop variety enhancement, cropping systems improvement and
socio-economic analysis for the
developing world. The Center has an annual budget of US$45 million and a staff of 600,
including 80 internationally recruited staff. Our
headquarters and four research stations are located in Mexico and we have regional centers
and offices in 12 other countries,
especially in eastern and southern Africa. Rapid growth is occurring in South and East Asia.
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including
housing allowance, life and health insurance,
education allowance (to Grade 12), home leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping
allowance.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and
ethnicity.

Please send via e-mail your letter of application no later than March 31, 2009, CV/Resume
(including full contact information),
and names and contact information of three references to:
Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT
(Reference 2009/05)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For further information contact Dr. Olaf Erenstein, Socioeconomics Program,
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source: ATSAF.de

FUNCTION: PhD (AIO) Soil Biology and Soil Physics
Working Hours: max. 38 p/w

Referencenumber: DOW)*

Job description:
The project relates to the management of biodiversity for the provision of soil ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Farmers are increasingly concerned about soil compaction and water stagnation on their fields, a problem that is expected to aggravate due to climate change. The beneficial effects of earthworms on soil structure are well-known. The project aims to assess if soil structure and water infiltration and retention in arable soils can be improved through a higher earthworm diversity and density resulting from non-inversion tillage, controlled traffic and field margin management. Earthworm populations and physical soil properties will be measured in a replicated field experiment and in existing situations on-farm. The research will include mesocosm experiments with different earthworm species. Upscaling of the results will be done in collaboration with the WU-Centre for Geo-information using remote sensing, GIS and ecohydrological modeling. Alterra-Soil Physics & Land Use and Plant Research International are also collaborating.

Requirements:
MSc degree in soil science, environmental sciences, agrotechnology or a related field. Good communication and collaborative skills (also in English) and experience with soil analysis are required.

Conditions of employment:
A full-time position for 4 years with a go-no-go decision after 12 months. The monthly salary starts at € 2042 in the first year, increasing to € 2612 in the fourth year.

Location:
Wageningen University, Department of Soil Quality

Website department: http://www.soq.wur.nl/UK/

Additional Information:
Information can be obtained from:

Dr. Mirjam Pulleman
Phone: +31 317482151
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Application:
You can apply for this job before 19 March 2009 by sending your application including two references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to Wageningen UR, dept. HRM Environmental Sciences, Mrs. C. Kruseman, P.O. box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen.
When applying for this job always mention the reference number.

Organisation: TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world
Closing Date: 1 October 2009

EN

TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world offers fellowships in the natural sciences for postgraduate, postdoctoral, advanced research and visiting scholars. The fellowships are offered to scientists from developing countries and are tenable in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico and Pakistan at specific institutions in these countries and each programme has its specific age requirement and eligibility criteria.

This year a number of new programmes are being launched, including: fellowships with CONACYT (Mexico) for both postgraduate and postdoctoral studies, visiting scholars fellowships tenable at USM (Malaysia) and postdoctoral fellowships tenable at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (India).

Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply.

Please visit www.twas.org under the 'Programmes' tab, subheading 'Exchange', for updated news regarding all the programmes, participating countries and where you may download the application forms, or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.
Contact Details

TWAS Fellowships Office
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Tel: +39 040 2240 314
Fax: +39 040 2240 689

Dear colleagues,

GAIN has recently announced a number of vacancies.
We would be grateful if you would bring them to the attention of those in your networks who might be interested.
More details are available on the GAIN website: http://www.gainhealth.org/about-gain/employment.

Many thanks and regards.

GAIN