International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - PLANT PHYSIOLOGIST
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center,
ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-
sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United
Nations Development Programme. ICARDA´s mission is to contribute to the
improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food
security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve
sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the
efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its
main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500
scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships
with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international
institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental
organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates
throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country
offices.
The Position
ICARDA has a vacancy for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Wheat Improvement
Program, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop improved wheat
germplasm for abiotic stress tolerance including drought, high temperature and
salinity. The incumbent will be based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria,
and will report to the Principal Research Scientist - Wheat Germplasm
Enhancement, in the Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Management (BIGM)
Program.
The successful candidate will work with the bread wheat germplasm enhancement
and breeding components of the Wheat Improvement Program. Specific
responsibilities are to:
oApply contemporary physiological tools towards the characterization of
ICARDA´s wheat advanced lines and genetic resources for abiotic stresses.
oAssist in the development of a platform for phenotyping and evaluating
drought, heat tolerance and salinity tolerance in wheat.
oAssist in organizing and implementing field and laboratory research
programs both at ICARDA and with collaborating NARS partners in abiotic stress
studies.
oContribute to the training and capacity development in plant physiology
including the preparation of extension materials.
oAnalyse multi-environment data using a suite of software packages,
prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
oAssist in the preparation of project proposals for funding.
oPerform any other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
oA PhD in plant physiology, plant sciences, molecular plant physiology or
closely related fields is required. Preference is given to candidates whose degree
has been received within the last 3 years.
oExperience in phenotyping for physiological traits associated with abiotic
stresses.
oKnowledge of experimental design and proficiency in the use of statistical
packages for data analysis.
oA proven record in research through peer-reviewed publications.
oFluency in English and knowledge of a second language such as French or
Arabic would be an advantage.
oGood inter-personal skills and an ability to work with multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, renewable for a maximum
of three years. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance,
paid home leave travel, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and
personal use, and free enrolment for dependent children in the ICARDA-
administered International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
Aleppo is Syria´s second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological
sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international
airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-
accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
1) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate´s
experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experience, including
salary expectations, and noting where the candidate saw the advertisement.
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate´s
permission),
to: Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)
Quote reference INT-PDF/0914/09 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 31 October 2009
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
__________________________________________
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Post Doctoral Fellow in Applied Resource Economics
Aleppo, Syria
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center,
ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-
sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United
Nations Development Programme. ICARDA´s mission is to contribute to the
improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food
security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve
sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the
efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its
main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500
scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships
with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international
institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental
organizations. In addition to its headquarters´ programs, ICARDA operates
throughout the world´s non-tropical dry areas via regional programs and country
offices.
The Position
ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in
Applied Agricultural Economics within its Social, Economics and Policy Research
Program. The position is based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. The
post holder will work with the program´s research on the economics of natural
resources management and on the social, economics, policy and institutional
factors that influence the management of natural resources and their sustainable
use, including water, soil and biodiversity. His/her responsibilities will include the
valuation of natural resources, the evaluation of temporal and sectoral tradeoffs in
resource use, and the assessment of natural resource management research
impacts. The specific responsibilities of the position are as follows:
oInitiation and implementation of research activities in resource economics
and related risk management in the light of ICARDA´s research portfolio.
oContribution to the development, adaptation and application of advanced
methods in the economics of natural resource use, the evaluation of natural
resource benefits and environmental services, and the assessment of the
economic, environmental, and social impacts of natural resource management
research.
oAssessing the temporal and sectoral tradeoffs in natural resource use in dry
areas and the implications for policy and institutional interventions.
oApplication of quantitative and qualitative analyses and economic modeling
to assess the impacts of policy and institutional interventions in resource
management on the welfare of producers and consumers at multiple scales.
oContribution to the capacity building of collaborating national partners.
oEffective communication of research outputs to stakeholders, including
policymakers.
oContribution to fundraising for research projects.
oProduction of high quality research publications.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have:
oA recent PhD degree in natural resources economics or agricultural
economics with a specialization in resource economics.
oDemonstrated knowledge and experience in natural resource economics,
valuation of natural resource benefits, and environmental services and tradeoffs in
temporal and sectoral use of natural resources.
oProven capacity and skills in modeling economics of natural resource use.
Knowledge of advanced econometrics is an advantage.
oA demonstrated ability to produce high quality scientific publications on the
economics of agriculture, risk management, or natural resource management within
the changing context of agriculture in the dry areas.
oAbility to work as a member of multi-institutional and multidisciplinary
teams, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels and in
multi¬cultural settings.
oA willingness and ability to travel regularly for work.
oAn ability to communicate fluently in English. A working knowledge of
Arabic or French is desirable.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for a period of three years, with initial one year of probation.
The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home
leave travel, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal
use, and free enrolment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered
International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
Aleppo is Syria´s second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological
sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international
airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-
accredited school, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
2) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate´s
experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experience, including
salary expectations and noting where the candidate saw the advertisement.
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate´s
permission),
to: Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)
Quote reference INT-PDF/0911/09 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 15 October 2009.
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
__________________________________________
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Agricultural Hydrologist
Aleppo, Syria
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center,
ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-
sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United
Nations Development Programme. ICARDA´s mission is to contribute to the
improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food
security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve
sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the
efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its
main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500
scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships
with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international
institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental
organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates
throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country
offices.
The Position
This position involves conducting research and training in groundwater and surface
hydrology in cooperation with researchers in developing countries and advanced
institutions in the dry areas and the world. The responsibilities contribute to the
improvement of the sustainable and productive use of water resources in agriculture
and have a direct impact on the livelihoods of resource-poor rural communities. The
position is part of the Integrated Water and Land Management Program (IWLMP),
but the specialist will work in inter-disciplinary teams with water management,
irrigation, agronomy, soil, crop, socio economic, and livestock scientists on strategic
and applied research problems. He/she will also be expected to cooperate in, and to
lead, the development of research proposals for donor funding. The position will be
based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria with activities conducted at
ICARDA´s collaborative sites in the dry areas.
Qualifications and Experience
oEarned PhD degree in hydrology, water resource engineering or other
relevant subject, with 5 years post PhD experience in conducting research,
preferably in dry area hydrology.
oProven experience in monitoring and modeling groundwater and surface
water systems, and a good understanding of, and capacity to use, watershed
models in dry environments.
oA strong publication record including ISI-refereed journals, in surface and
groundwater and especially watershed research, modeling and stochastic analysis.
oA strong background in dry area agriculture, with a demonstrated capacity
for producing high quality scientific outputs.
oFluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French,
and of GIS and remote sensing is desirable.
oKnowledge of participatory research methodologies and a proven ability to
work in multi-cultural teams will be an advantage.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of two years, with the first year being a
probationary period, renewable thereafter on an annual basis. The salary is paid in
US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension
scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use,
and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered
International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
Aleppo is Syria´s second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological
sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international
airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-
accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
3) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate´s
experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experiences,
including salary expectations, and noting where the candidate saw the
advertisement.
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate´s
permission),
to: Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)
Quote reference INT-P/8387/09 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 31 October 2009.
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
__________________________________________
Source: ATSAF.de
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - PLANT PHYSIOLOGIST
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center,
ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-
sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United
Nations Development Programme. ICARDA´s mission is to contribute to the
improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food
security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve
sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the
efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its
main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500
scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships
with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international
institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental
organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates
throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country
offices.
The Position
ICARDA has a vacancy for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Wheat Improvement
Program, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop improved wheat
germplasm for abiotic stress tolerance including drought, high temperature and
salinity. The incumbent will be based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria,
and will report to the Principal Research Scientist - Wheat Germplasm
Enhancement, in the Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Management (BIGM)
Program.
The successful candidate will work with the bread wheat germplasm enhancement
and breeding components of the Wheat Improvement Program. Specific
responsibilities are to:
oApply contemporary physiological tools towards the characterization of
ICARDA´s wheat advanced lines and genetic resources for abiotic stresses.
oAssist in the development of a platform for phenotyping and evaluating
drought, heat tolerance and salinity tolerance in wheat.
oAssist in organizing and implementing field and laboratory research
programs both at ICARDA and with collaborating NARS partners in abiotic stress
studies.
oContribute to the training and capacity development in plant physiology
including the preparation of extension materials.
oAnalyse multi-environment data using a suite of software packages,
prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
oAssist in the preparation of project proposals for funding.
oPerform any other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
oA PhD in plant physiology, plant sciences, molecular plant physiology or
closely related fields is required. Preference is given to candidates whose degree
has been received within the last 3 years.
oExperience in phenotyping for physiological traits associated with abiotic
stresses.
oKnowledge of experimental design and proficiency in the use of statistical
packages for data analysis.
oA proven record in research through peer-reviewed publications.
oFluency in English and knowledge of a second language such as French or
Arabic would be an advantage.
oGood inter-personal skills and an ability to work with multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, renewable for a maximum
of three years. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance,
paid home leave travel, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and
personal use, and free enrolment for dependent children in the ICARDA-
administered International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
Aleppo is Syria´s second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological
sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international
airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-
accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
1) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate´s
experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experience, including
salary expectations, and noting where the candidate saw the advertisement.
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate´s
permission),
to: Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)
Quote reference INT-PDF/0914/09 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 31 October 2009
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
__________________________________________
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Post Doctoral Fellow in Applied Resource Economics
Aleppo, Syria
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center,
ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-
sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United
Nations Development Programme. ICARDA´s mission is to contribute to the
improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food
security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve
sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the
efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its
main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500
scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships
with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international
institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental
organizations. In addition to its headquarters´ programs, ICARDA operates
throughout the world´s non-tropical dry areas via regional programs and country
offices.
The Position
ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in
Applied Agricultural Economics within its Social, Economics and Policy Research
Program. The position is based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. The
post holder will work with the program´s research on the economics of natural
resources management and on the social, economics, policy and institutional
factors that influence the management of natural resources and their sustainable
use, including water, soil and biodiversity. His/her responsibilities will include the
valuation of natural resources, the evaluation of temporal and sectoral tradeoffs in
resource use, and the assessment of natural resource management research
impacts. The specific responsibilities of the position are as follows:
oInitiation and implementation of research activities in resource economics
and related risk management in the light of ICARDA´s research portfolio.
oContribution to the development, adaptation and application of advanced
methods in the economics of natural resource use, the evaluation of natural
resource benefits and environmental services, and the assessment of the
economic, environmental, and social impacts of natural resource management
research.
oAssessing the temporal and sectoral tradeoffs in natural resource use in dry
areas and the implications for policy and institutional interventions.
oApplication of quantitative and qualitative analyses and economic modeling
to assess the impacts of policy and institutional interventions in resource
management on the welfare of producers and consumers at multiple scales.
oContribution to the capacity building of collaborating national partners.
oEffective communication of research outputs to stakeholders, including
policymakers.
oContribution to fundraising for research projects.
oProduction of high quality research publications.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have:
oA recent PhD degree in natural resources economics or agricultural
economics with a specialization in resource economics.
oDemonstrated knowledge and experience in natural resource economics,
valuation of natural resource benefits, and environmental services and tradeoffs in
temporal and sectoral use of natural resources.
oProven capacity and skills in modeling economics of natural resource use.
Knowledge of advanced econometrics is an advantage.
oA demonstrated ability to produce high quality scientific publications on the
economics of agriculture, risk management, or natural resource management within
the changing context of agriculture in the dry areas.
oAbility to work as a member of multi-institutional and multidisciplinary
teams, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels and in
multi¬cultural settings.
oA willingness and ability to travel regularly for work.
oAn ability to communicate fluently in English. A working knowledge of
Arabic or French is desirable.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for a period of three years, with initial one year of probation.
The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home
leave travel, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal
use, and free enrolment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered
International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
Aleppo is Syria´s second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological
sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international
airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-
accredited school, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
2) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate´s
experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experience, including
salary expectations and noting where the candidate saw the advertisement.
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate´s
permission),
to: Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)
Quote reference INT-PDF/0911/09 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 15 October 2009.
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
__________________________________________
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Agricultural Hydrologist
Aleppo, Syria
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center,
ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-
sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United
Nations Development Programme. ICARDA´s mission is to contribute to the
improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food
security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve
sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the
efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its
main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500
scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships
with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international
institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental
organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates
throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country
offices.
The Position
This position involves conducting research and training in groundwater and surface
hydrology in cooperation with researchers in developing countries and advanced
institutions in the dry areas and the world. The responsibilities contribute to the
improvement of the sustainable and productive use of water resources in agriculture
and have a direct impact on the livelihoods of resource-poor rural communities. The
position is part of the Integrated Water and Land Management Program (IWLMP),
but the specialist will work in inter-disciplinary teams with water management,
irrigation, agronomy, soil, crop, socio economic, and livestock scientists on strategic
and applied research problems. He/she will also be expected to cooperate in, and to
lead, the development of research proposals for donor funding. The position will be
based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria with activities conducted at
ICARDA´s collaborative sites in the dry areas.
Qualifications and Experience
oEarned PhD degree in hydrology, water resource engineering or other
relevant subject, with 5 years post PhD experience in conducting research,
preferably in dry area hydrology.
oProven experience in monitoring and modeling groundwater and surface
water systems, and a good understanding of, and capacity to use, watershed
models in dry environments.
oA strong publication record including ISI-refereed journals, in surface and
groundwater and especially watershed research, modeling and stochastic analysis.
oA strong background in dry area agriculture, with a demonstrated capacity
for producing high quality scientific outputs.
oFluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French,
and of GIS and remote sensing is desirable.
oKnowledge of participatory research methodologies and a proven ability to
work in multi-cultural teams will be an advantage.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of two years, with the first year being a
probationary period, renewable thereafter on an annual basis. The salary is paid in
US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension
scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use,
and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered
International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
Aleppo is Syria´s second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological
sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international
airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-
accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
3) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate´s
experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experiences,
including salary expectations, and noting where the candidate saw the
advertisement.
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate´s
permission),
to: Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)
Quote reference INT-P/8387/09 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 31 October 2009.
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from
women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
__________________________________________
Source: ATSAF.de