International
Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics
POST: Scientist/Senior
Scientist-Bio-economic Modeling
ICRISAT is seeking applications
from a dynamic and highly innovative Scientist with a strong background in
bio-economic modeling and integrated models for analyzing household, village,
watershed and regional scale behavior, and in particular demonstrating how
technological interventions and policy decisions impact on agriculture,
livelihoods, poverty, natural resources and ecosystems in the semi-arid
tropics. This position will be based in Asia at ICRISAT’s Headquarters. S/he will undertake the research activities
to develop bio-economic models by integrating biophysical models and
socio-economic decision models using existing longitudinal panel data, like
ICRISAT Villages Level Studies (VLS) in SAT villages of Asia.
ICRISAT is a non‐profit, apolitical, international
organization for science‐based
agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centers of
the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is
supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks.
ICRISAT with its Headquarters located in Hyderabad, India has regional centers
and research teams in Asia and Sub‐Saharan
Africa. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
THE JOB:
•Analyze trade-off between small
holder farm household welfare and sustainability of natural resource base and
dryland ecosystems.
•Analyse the drivers of change
and options for agricultural productivity growth and sustainable
intensification and diversification in dryland crop-livestock farming systems.
•Develop alternative strategies
using bio-economic models for income growth and food security.
•Develop alternative policy
environments for diffusion of agriculture technologies and other
intensification options.
•Develop policy recommendations
for enhancing dryland system resilience and adaptation to climate change.
•Participate in center-wide
program strategy development and publish research findings and contribute to
dissemination of results to stakeholders.
THE PERSON:
•Ph.D. in agricultural, natural
resource, or environmental economics; hydrology, or another related discipline
with over 5-10 years of post-doctoral experience.
•Knowledge and experience of
bio-economic models with ability to describe how bio-economic models can be
used to enhance analysis of policy relevant research questions,
•Experience in combining applied
quantitative methods with qualitative approaches to study complex dryland
farming systems.
•Knowledge on biophysical models
like crop simulation model, hydrology models, GIS and remote sensing, GAMS,
STATA and other programming languages.
•Good record of publications in
international peer reviewed journals.
•Ability to work effectively in
multi-disciplinary teams with a range of nationalities, cultures, and scientific
disciplines.
•Excellent oral and written
skills in English.
EMPLOYMENT
CONDITIONS:
This is an internationally
recruited staff position with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits
package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for three years, and
extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.
An attractive compensation will be offered for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should apply on or
before 15 May 2012 by email to: ICRISATjobs@cgiar.org, with a letter of
motivation, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of
three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience. The reference name of the position (Scientist-Bioeconomic
Modeling) should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the email. Screening
of applications will begin in June 2012 and will continue until the post is
filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity
employer and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women
on its staff. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and
welcomes dual-career couples.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Scientist-Senior-Scientist-Bio-economic-Modeling.htm
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