April 30, 2010 - World Association of Soil and Water Conservation
April 30, 2010 - World Association of Soil and Water Conservation
April 30, 2010 - World Association of Soil and Water Conservation
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JOBS▲ The Wageningen Socio-Spatial Analysis Chair Group <strong>of</strong>fers a challenging career path as an AssistantPr<strong>of</strong>essor in the field <strong>of</strong> cultural geography. The new Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor will participate in research projectsfocused on the cultural geographies <strong>of</strong> travel <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape, with emphasis on questions <strong>of</strong> power <strong>and</strong>knowledge. The group is committed to social theory in all its spatial articulations <strong>and</strong> has a strong internationalreputation in l<strong>and</strong>scape studies <strong>and</strong> tourism studies, while it intends to exp<strong>and</strong> its more recent theoretical interestin the spatial dimensions <strong>of</strong> 'the political'. The c<strong>and</strong>idate will be responsible for research projects in the field <strong>of</strong>cultural geography. She/he will be expected to teach a course in Geography <strong>of</strong> Tourism in the new BSc inTourism <strong>and</strong> to give a substantial teaching contribution to the MSc in Tourism, Leisure <strong>and</strong> Environment <strong>and</strong>/orto the L<strong>and</strong>scape Architecture <strong>and</strong> Spatial Planning curriculum (BSc <strong>and</strong> MSc). The c<strong>and</strong>idate should develop aresearch pr<strong>of</strong>ile capable <strong>of</strong> attracting PhDs <strong>and</strong> external funding, <strong>and</strong> to contribute in a significant way to theinternational pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the group in the field <strong>of</strong> cultural geography.Requirements:The successful c<strong>and</strong>idate must:- hold a PhD, preferably in human geography; a PhD in other related socialsciences will be taken into consideration- show an outst<strong>and</strong>ing early career publication record <strong>and</strong> internationalresearch pr<strong>of</strong>ile, together with a long term vision for her/his contribution to the field <strong>of</strong> cultural geography - haverecognized teaching skills <strong>and</strong> experience in the field <strong>of</strong> human geography - show the ability to acquire externallyfinanced projects- have excellent comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> English <strong>and</strong> be willing to learn Dutch.www.academictransfer.com/employer/WUR/vacancy/4235/lang/en/Dr Todd A. CraneWageningen UniversityTechnology <strong>and</strong> Agrarian Development, Holl<strong>and</strong>seweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, The Netherl<strong>and</strong>sT: +31 317 48 2873, +31 317 48 2873, F: +31 317 48 5616, todd.crane@wur.nl; http://www.tad.wur.nl/uk▲ I am looking for a good Research <strong>of</strong>ficer to work on my l<strong>and</strong>slide projects especially on L<strong>and</strong>slide modeling<strong>and</strong> remote sensing. His/her English must be good (written <strong>and</strong> spoken). If you have a good c<strong>and</strong>idate, pleaselet me know. Also if you have a student <strong>and</strong> want to continue a Ph.D in l<strong>and</strong>slide area at USM, please let meknow. Pr<strong>of</strong> Habibah Lateh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia habibah@usm.my▲ Vacancies at Qatar university▲ Vacancies at kharj university in Saudi Arabia▲ Vacancies for academic positions at Arab international university, Syria▲ Vacancies for academic positions at the University <strong>of</strong> Nizwa in The Sultanate <strong>of</strong> Oman.▲ We are seeking a GIS Manager, possibly two, to help support our Data management project here inKabul for a period <strong>of</strong> 10mths. This position is open to all nationalities, with the right experience <strong>and</strong> skills.Within our project there are participatory approaches being used, hence my posting to this list (so thanks!) whilewe use ESRI, we also use a range <strong>of</strong> other open source technologies.The successful applicant will be based in Kabul, <strong>and</strong> work with local staff <strong>and</strong> ministries to provide mentoring,training <strong>and</strong> supervision <strong>of</strong> GIS staff <strong>and</strong> projects. Ideally you will have 10+ years demonstrated experience, <strong>and</strong>a degree in GIS or related discipline <strong>and</strong> international experience. We particularly seek specialist skills in Roads,Asset Management <strong>and</strong> infrastructure projects.I welcome your application, equal opportunity employer, conditions are the best amongst NGO employers inKabul in my opinion. Please send me your resume to dwilkins@ird-hrls.org, include a bullet point cover letteroutlining your recent experience with regard to the above <strong>and</strong> include GIS manager in the subject line <strong>and</strong> pleasefeel free include a recent photograph if you wish (informal).Kindest regards, from a quickly warming Kabul spring,Duane Wilkins dwilkins@ird-hrls.orgDeputy Director, Afghanistan Infrastructure Data Center, USAID HRLS II▲ We are currently looking for a volunteer GIS specialist to work for a period <strong>of</strong> 3 to 6 months to work on thedata that we have. We need to process our data <strong>and</strong> print maps <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong> it to local communities <strong>and</strong> government.We are also planning to use the maps to develop Participatory Management Plans for the areas that we areworking at. We will provide a working place <strong>and</strong> a social support. As we are a small <strong>and</strong> local NGO, we can notprovide airfare, internal transport, accommodation <strong>and</strong> food. We will do what ever is in our capacity to make his/3
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