University of Aberdeen
Research Fellow - ERA NET BioDiversa project (CoForChange)
Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo (Brassaville)
The position is part of an ERA NET BioDiversa project (CoForChange), lead by CIRAD-Forêt in Montpellier, France. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be employed by the University of Aberdeen but will be based in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo (Brassaville). A summary of the project is appended.
A version in French can be found on p. 8 of this .PDF file:
http://www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr/documents/aap/2008/finances/biodiversa-resumes-2008.pdf
The work is to set up, manage and analyse two experiments to screen a large number of target tree species for their responses to seasonal drought and to different irradiances. This is Workpackage 4 of the Biodiversa project which is lead by Dr Mike Swaine and Dr Bettina Engelbrecht. The results will be published in international peer-reviewed journals but will also be used by other Workpackages within the Biodiversa project. There will be opportunities for you to develop your own research.
You will have a PhD in a relevant subject. A good working knowledge of French and experience of working in the tropics would be significant advantages.
As this post is funded by NERC it will be offered for a period of 24 months to start in July 2009.
The salary will be paid at £29,704 per annum.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr M.D. Swaine.
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Diane Norris, HR Adviser, for further information on this.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to jobs@abdn.ac.uk or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 quoting the job reference number YPL057R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 30 April 2009
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