Centre for International Forestry Research
POSITION: Post-doctoral Fellows, Global Comparative Study on REDD+ (C-3) (Ref: 1107)
PROGRAMME: Forests & Environments
RESEARCH DOMAIN: Forest & Climate Change Mitigation
The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.
CIFOR is looking for two post-doctoral Fellows to support the Tropical Wetland Initiative for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Project
The joint CIFOR–USFS Tropical Wetland Initiative for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation project aims to support the development of an efficient and accurate REDD+ mechanism for tropical wetlands, including peatlands and mangrove, through better characterisation of C stocks in intact tropical wetlands and in the land cover types that replace them. The project plans to establish permanent plots in tropical wetlands where C stocks can be monitored over time to quantify changes due to global climate change and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF).
The post-doctoral fellows will develop and implement a research project within an international team that is working on assessing the effects of land-use change on carbon stocks and emissions of trace gases (N2O, CH4 and CO2) from soils at our research sites in Indonesia. The focus of the work by each successful candidate will be field-based sampling studies in mangrove and peatland ecosystems.
The incumbent is expected to produce scientific products such as tools and methodologies in addition to being the lead author on his/her own scientific papers. The work will be moderately physically demanding and the successful candidates will be able to work independently in remote areas. Experience working in diverse and multicultural environments is a plus. The applicants should demonstrate good organisational skills and experience in leading and motivating field crews. The incumbent should expect to undertake logistical work associated with setting up a new research site.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
· PhD in forestry, ecology, natural resource management or other related fields.
· Good knowledge of the biogeochemistry of the carbon and nitrogen cycles and biogeochemical research methods
· Experience in field-based ecological research
· Fluency in English is required
· Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is advantage
· Experience in working with multiple partners and working in developing countries are preferred.
· Personal attributes and competencies
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams
· Excellent facilitation skills
· Have initiative and be capable of working independently as well as in team environments
· Competency in personal organisation, priority setting and managing multiple tasks
· Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration in USD commensurate with skills and experience
The appointment will be for a period of 2 years with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources
The duty station will be at the CIFOR headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia. There will be extended field campaigns in the designated sites
CIFOR will provide language training to non-Indonesian speakers, although the language of work will be English.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.
Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position and its reference number in the email subject line.
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