JUNIOR RESEARCHER, CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE

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The Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) is a technology research institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and needs of Botswana.
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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:

Bachelor of Science in Meteorology is required.
Experience and working knowledge:

Recent evidence on routine hands-on experience in trend analysis, and climate data analysis is a requirement.
REMUNERATION:

BITRI offers attractive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. The above posts are for five (5) years fixed term contracts of employment.

Application letters with comprehensive CVs, certified copies of certificates and names of 3 traceable referees should be submitted to the following address:

Director, Human Capital

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI)

Plot 50654, Machel Drive

Private Bag 0082, Gaborone, Botswana

Tel: +267 360 7500

Email: recruitment@bitri.co.bw

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2015.

NB: BITRI will only respond to shortlisted candidates.