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Title | Scientist - Environmental Services and Sustainable Use of Forests Programme |
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Headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia with offices in Africa and South America, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a leading international forestry research organization established in response to global concerns about the social, environmental, and economic consequences of forest loss and degradation. CIFOR is dedicated to developing policies and technologies for sustainable use and management of forest products and services, and for enhancing the well being of people in developing countries who rely on tropical forests. CIFOR works in over 30 countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international, regional and national organizations. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research).
CIFOR is looking for Scientists (2), to be based in Cameroon, to join its Research Team. The Scientists will be based in the Environmental Services and Sustainable Use of Forests Programme and the Forests and Livelihoods Programme. The Scientists will work closely with colleagues in other programmes, will help facilitate and identify strategic opportunities, and will be responsible for research and project management, in close consultation with the CIFOR Regional Coordinator for Central Africa and under the overall guidance of the respective Programme Directors. Both scientists are expected to contribute to the implementation of several large projects in the Central Africa region, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
(a) Scientist – Environmental Services and Sustainable Use of Forests Programme (1 position) The Scientist is expected to contribute to research on one or more of the topics covered in the program within the broad area of sustainable use of forests. Candidates are expected to have a good track record in publications covering environmental aspects of forest use. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in an appropriate discipline (forest ecology, conservation biology or forest management) and at least 5 years of experience in research in Central Africa. Requirements
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Application Process: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Consideration of applicants will begin on 1st December 2007. Interviews will be held in Yaounde, Cameroon or in Europe. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence. Letter of interest and CV should be sent to the following address:
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