ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR RESEARCH SCHOLAR/RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN HYDROLOGY

Department/Faculty

Okavango Research Institute

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO. ORI 3/2018: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR RESEARCH SCHOLAR/RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN HYDROLOGY, OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE  (Re-advertisement)

Applications are invited for the following academic position 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 www.ori.ub.bw.

Duties: The successful candidate will conduct research focusing on the understanding of various aspects of hydrological processes in the Okavango Delta, particularly flooding dynamics, evapo-transpiration and vegetation/ water relations. This involves the formulation of broad research projects, (successful) preparation and submission of research proposals, organizing and conducting field measurement campaigns, design and implementation of observation networks, analysis and interpretation of data, and presentation of results in the form of scientific journal articles and oral presentations to various audiences. The candidate will also be expected to teach, supervise students and mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements:

Associate Professor: Applicants should have: (i) a Master’s Degree with specialization in Hydrology, preferably focusing on wetland hydrology; (ii) have at least three (3) years of research/teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) have a good and sustained record of research and publications of at least twenty one (21) publications, fourteen (14) of which should be refereed journal articles or book chapters and should be a lead and/or sole author in at least eleven (11) of these; (iv) the overall  profile of research should provide evidence of research mentorship of junior scholars; (v) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vi) evidence of effective academic leadership. Ability to lead collaborative research including multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teamwork, experience in wetland research, preferably focusing on tropical or sub-tropical wetlands, and ideally on southern African wetlands, and a PhD focusing on wetland hydrology will be added advantages.

Senior Research Scholar: Applicants should have: (i) a Master’s Degree with specialization in Hydrology, preferably focusing on wetland hydrology;(ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology with at least an aggregate pass of at least 65%/GPA of at least 3.6 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent;  (iii) at least one (1) year research/teaching experience at a University or a comparable institute or one (1) year of relevant professional experience; (iv) a cumulative and sustained record of research and have at least ten (10) publications, seven  (7) of which should be refereed journal articles or book chapters and should be a lead and/or sole author in at least three (3) of these; (v)evidence of engagement in service. Evidence of effective academic leadership, ability to lead collaborative research including multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teamwork, experience in wetland research, preferably focusing on tropical or sub-tropical wetlands, and ideally on southern African wetlands and a PhD focusing on wetland hydrology will be added advantages.

Research Scholar: Applicants should hold: a Master’s Degree with specialization in Hydrology, preferably focusing on wetland hydrology; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 on a scale of 5.0 or equivalent; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. A PhD focusing on wetland hydrology will be added advantage.  

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Note: For Associate Professor/Senior Research Scholar, the curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications: clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, names of publishers, names of co-authors if any, and number of pages. The publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, chapters in books, refereed and non-refereed journals, consultancies etc. The CV should also have a detailed list of courses taught and the levels for which they were taught

How to Apply: SIGNED 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. Applicants  should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include  contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  reference letters to: The Institute Administrator, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana or e-mail, recruitment@ori.ub.bw / kitso.moetedi@ori.ub.bw . Tel. 267 6817223; Fax. 267 6861835. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1.                                                                                                                        

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date:                Open Until Filled