NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO
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POST NO: 2112
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO WATER INSTITUTE (NULWI)
The National University of Lesotho Water Institute (NULWI) is seeking a professional with broad expertise and experience in water science, particularly Hydrological Modelling of surface water as applied to water resources assessment and development at catchment and regional scale.
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Research: The successful candidate should have a core research expertise in the aspect of rainfall-runoff modeling and should also show evidence of broader knowledge spanning water quality as well as experimental approaches in hydrology. Such a breadth of expertise is needed for effective supervision of postgraduate MSc theses. The candidate should have a strong research profile demonstrated by
- a record of quality publications in hydrological modelling
- experience as principle investigator in a multi-disciplinary research setting
and
โขsuccess in acquiring external funding from differing funding sources.
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: The successful candidate should demonstrate a successful record of teaching and student supervision at MSc level in a multi-cultural setting. Experience in adaptation of MSc programmes to changing needs in the water sector as well as evidence of success in acquiring fellowships and other forms of sponsorship is an added advantage.
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: The successful candidate should have experience in project formulation and in assisting postgraduate (MSc) students to find their footing in water resources research. The candidate should demonstrate capability in institutional strengthening and development in developing countries. Highly valued experience will include assisting NULWI to find new research fronts.
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โขPhD degree in hydrology and/or water resources management/engineering;
โขResearch reputation demonstrated through a record of quality publications;
โขDemonstration of a capacity to attract funded research grants;
โขExperience lecturing and supervising MSc level theses;
โขExperience in researching as a team player in a multi-disciplinary setting;
โขRelevant professional experience in developing countries;
โขExcellent command of the English language.
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The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Two (2) years contract for Non- Locals.
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- Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidateโs suitability for the position.
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CVโs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail).
- Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional referees
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
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All applications should be e-mailed to ๐๐ก๐ซ@๐ง๐ฎ๐ฅ.๐ฅ๐ฌ and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho – Roma 180 Lesotho
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: if you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.