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Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Bangladesh 2012
Tracking Code
20120034
Job Description
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work on the research project dealing with "Integrating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Mitigation into the Feed the Future Bangladesh Fertilizer Deep Placement Rice Intensification Project".

The project is funded under the USAID's Global Climate Change Integration Pilot Project that integrates the Feed the Future (FTF) Initiative and the Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI). The project will involve extensive collaboration with an ongoing USAID-funded project on "Accelerating Agriculture Productivity Improvement" (AAPI) and with Bangladesh Rice Research Institute and Bangladesh Agricultural University. Specifically, the successful candidate will be coordinating the greenhouse gas emissions measurements using continuous measurement techniques for nitrous oxide, nitric oxide and methane emissions at two sites in Bangladesh. Successful candidate will also be developing and evaluating robust nitrogen management practices and systems including fertilizer deep placement which is intended to improve productivity and efficiency and reduce GHG emissions.
Required Skills
*        The project requires a researcher with an in-depth knowledge of existing theories and literature on GHG emissions and the ability to apply the theories to research in remote field locations.
*        Knowledge of GHG emission measurements using GHG chambers and continuous monitoring systems (24 hours/365 days), experience with instrumentation, along with data analysis and programming skills are required.
*        Specific training on the project's chosen instrumentation and continuous monitoring system will be provided prior to assignment to the field.
*        Additional experience with computer modeling, digital mapping and geographic information system (GIS) and global positioning system (GPS) technologies is desired.
*        The candidate must be able to provide timely results for reporting to the donor.
Required Experience
*        Candidates must hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, Soils, Water Resources or Agricultural Engineering.
*        Further relevant post-doctoral experience would also be beneficial.
*        Other desirable attributes include good written and communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the ability and readiness to publish in scientific journals and conference proceedings.
The post is full-time for 18 months in Bangladesh, with the exception of 4-6 weeks training and orientation at IFDC Headquarters in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, at the beginning of the assignment.
Closing Date for Application
N/A



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