United Nations University –
Institute for Environment and Human Security offers Research Associate Position
for Applicants from Developing Countries in the field of Social Sciences,
Geography, Economics, Environmental Science in Germany 2012
Institute for Environment and Human Security offers Research Associate Position
for Applicants from Developing Countries in the field of Social Sciences,
Geography, Economics, Environmental Science in Germany 2012
Study Subject(s):The scholarship is provided to learn Building Resilience to
Climate Change: Turning Research into Action
Climate Change: Turning Research into Action
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing research level
Scholarship Provider: United Nations University – Institute for
Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in Germany
Eligibility:
-PhD or Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, Economics, Environmental
Science, or other relevant fields with an emphasis on Disaster Risk Management,
Adaptation to Climate Change, Resilience;
-Minimum of five (5) years of internationally recognized scientific working
experience related to climate impacts and adaptation, and/or risk management;
-Demonstrated skills in use of social science and other relevant scientific methods
to research adaptation-related questions (mixed methods approaches).
-Experience using participatory research approaches, quantitative research
(modelling, mapping, surveys, data analysis and management);
-Excellent communication skills with fluency in oral and written English;
-Strong ability to carry out work independently and in an international team;
-Proven background and strong skills in managing projects in multicultural
surrounding, preferably related to climate change impacts, resilience, early
warning systems for weather-related risks, flood risk management, community
based adaptation;
-Knowledge in networking and collaborative projects and research;
-Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability
to work well in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity;
-Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office), statistical packages (SPSS, etc.)
and GIS.
-PhD or Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Geography, Economics, Environmental
Science, or other relevant fields with an emphasis on Disaster Risk Management,
Adaptation to Climate Change, Resilience;
-Minimum of five (5) years of internationally recognized scientific working
experience related to climate impacts and adaptation, and/or risk management;
-Demonstrated skills in use of social science and other relevant scientific methods
to research adaptation-related questions (mixed methods approaches).
-Experience using participatory research approaches, quantitative research
(modelling, mapping, surveys, data analysis and management);
-Excellent communication skills with fluency in oral and written English;
-Strong ability to carry out work independently and in an international team;
-Proven background and strong skills in managing projects in multicultural
surrounding, preferably related to climate change impacts, resilience, early
warning systems for weather-related risks, flood risk management, community
based adaptation;
-Knowledge in networking and collaborative projects and research;
-Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability
to work well in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity;
-Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office), statistical packages (SPSS, etc.)
and GIS.
Scholarship Open for International
Students: The students of developing countries
can apply.
Students: The students of developing countries
can apply.
Scholarship Description: The project will address building resilience in Bangladesh
through three groups of activities: expanding knowledge through research,
building capacity through a South-North and North-South training program, and
translating learning and new capacities into action that will benefit
communities affected by climate variability and exposed to longer-term climate
change.
through three groups of activities: expanding knowledge through research,
building capacity through a South-North and North-South training program, and
translating learning and new capacities into action that will benefit
communities affected by climate variability and exposed to longer-term climate
change.
Tenure of award: It is applicable for two years.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 21 October 2012