RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Department/Faculty

Okavango Research Institute

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO. ORI 4/2018: RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 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 on the Okavango Delta ecosystem, analysing environmental samples such as water, soil and plants. The focus will be on the application of Analytical Chemistry to ecosystem dynamics, climate change and water resources management. The candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the operations of the Environmental Laboratory and assist to develop, adapt and adopt methods and techniques (including method validation and development of standard operating procedures) in order for the environmental laboratory to perform its activities.

Requirements: Research Scholar: Applicants should hold: (i) a Master’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. Experience with automated analysis or monitoring of major ions in water and/or biological material, experience in Quality Control, Statistics and computerised data analyses, experience in at least four of the listed instruments: HPLC, GC, GC/MS, elemental analyser, ICP, ion chromatograph and AAS, teaching experience at a university or a comparable institute, demonstration of effective academic leadership and a relevant PhD will be added advantages.

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

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