[APES Jobs] FW: [Access-l] Research vacancy: Environmental Scientist

Mon Aug 3 09:52:24 SAST 2015

From: ACCESS [mailto:info at access.ac.za]
Sent: 03 August 2015 09:23 AM
To: access-l at ls-mx4.csir.co.za
Subject: [Access-l] Research vacancy: Environmental Scientist

FYI

>>> Rebecca Garland 31/07/2015 16:02 >>>
We are looking to hire a research for our air quality and climate change research.
 http://www.csir.co.za/recruitment/vacancy.php reference # 305766.

Thanks
Becky

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

Candidate Researcher (Environmental Scientist)

About the job:

The CSIR’s Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE) conducts world-class, directed inter-disciplinary research and fosters technological innovation, with partners and stakeholders, in the field of natural resources and the environment, to contribute to the social, economic and environmental improvement of South Africa and Africa.

The NRE has a vacancy for a Candidate Researcher (Environmental Scientist) in the Global Change Competence Area. The Competence Area focus seeks to advance the understanding of the land, ocean and atmosphere continuum, through improved observation capacity of these three Earth systems.

The candidate will contribute to the Competence Area’s climate studies, modelling and environmental health research group focus area of regional air quality modelling and environmental health and work in a large multidisciplinary project team and individually when necessary. The job focuses on exploring the links and feedbacks between climate change and air quality, and research aimed at understanding the potential health risks from both a changing climate and poor air quality. This position will provide an opportunity to grow technical and research skills; as well as knowledge in the field of air quality, climate change and environmental health. The position is based in Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities:

  *   Assist on several large and dynamic projects simultaneously with assistance of a senior researcher;
  *   Investigate current knowledge in the fields of air quality, climate change and environmental health through peer reviewed literature;
  *   Analysis and visualisation of large environmental datasets;
  *   Analyse atmospheric model outputs; and
  *   Assist senior researchers in directed research in the areas of air quality, climate change, and environmental health.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  *   Master’s degree in geography or related fields such as environmental science, meteorology, or in the natural sciences;
  *   Experience in air quality and/or climate change research;
  *   Demonstrate ability to independently research new topics through literature reviews;
  *   Experience of 1-2 years in analysing large environmental datasets;
  *   Experience in using GIS would be an advantage;
  *   Experience in climate modelling or regional air quality modelling will be an advantage;
  *   Interest in project work related to air quality and climate change, and the resultant health impacts; and
  *   The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who takes ownership and initiative.

Closing date: 12 August 2015

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitmentqueries at csir.co.za<mailto:Recruitmentqueries at csir.co.za>. Please do not submit your application to this mailbox.

The CSIR is a responsible employer; we have put measures in place to ensure that equity is implemented such that it best serves the interests of the organisation and South Africa as a whole. This speaks to the CSIR’s commitment to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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