Junior Researcher, Climate Change Science

The Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) is a newly established technology research institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and needs of Botswana. If you want to be part of the emerging team that will change the technology research and innovation landscape in Botswana, BITR invites you to apply for the following positions:

Junior Researcher, Climate Change Science

Main purpose of the job:
• Weather and climate data analysis for trend and extreme events detection
• Develop and contribute to methodologies to forecast the impact of research for development on development outcomes and impacts
• Write policy briefs
• Develop research concept notes and proposals for seeking external research funding
Education:
• A Master of science in Meteorology, Atmospheric sciences or Physics is required
Experience and working knowledge:
• Working experience in trend analysis, and simulation modeling and course work covering statistics, and climatology will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
BITRI offers attractive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. The above posts are for five years fixed term contracts.

Application letters with comprehensive CVs, certified copies of certificates and names of 3 traceable referees should be submitted to the following address:
Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI)
C/o plot no. 50654,Machel drive
Private bag 0082, Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: 360 7500
Email: infor@bitri.co.bw

The closing date for applications is 30 June 2014
NB: BITRI will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Source: Botswana Guardian 13th June