Postdoctoral Fellow – Climate Change at IWMI, India

Postdoctoral Fellow – Climate Change at IWMI, India

Fellowship program for Postdoctoral aaplicants at The International Water Management Institute, New Delhi on Climate Change.

Study Subject(s): Climate Change

Course Level: Postdoctoral

Scholarship Provider: IWMI

Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility: a PhD or equivalent academic qualification in a field related t o global change or agricultural development. A background in social sciences is preferred;

• at least 3 years’ research experience, ideally in an interdisci plinary environment;

• an ability to conduct and monitor participatory action research in rural areas;

• good understanding of water management issues, insurance schemes and agro-advisories;

• experience in conducting research in, and communicating with, f arming communities;

• excellent writing and communication skills in English and one l anguage of the Indo-Gangetic Plains region;

• excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to relate eff ectively with agricultural research and development institutions at regional and/or international levels; and

• high level of computer competence (internet, email, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation packages).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

If you possess a PhD or equivalent academic qualification in a field related to global change or agricultural development, and have at least three years’ research experience, ideally in an interdisciplinary environment, you could be the person we are looking for. This position reports to the Regional Program Leader of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) (www.ccafs.cgiar.org) and will be based at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI’s) New Delhi Office in India. CCAFS is a new major collaborative endeavor between the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP), research communities, and their respective partners. Research over a ten-year period starting in 2010 is aimed at overcoming the additional threats posed by a changing climate to achieving food security, enhancing livelihoods and improving environmental management in the developing world.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 June 2011

For further information, go to: http://infoscholarship.net