Research Associate Position at UNU-EHS in Germany

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
Study Subject(s):The scholarship is provided to learn Building Resilience to
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)
 
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.
Scholarship Open for International
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.
Tenure of award: It is applicable for two years.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 21 October 2012
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