Folks
I am forwarding this job announcement from the International Research
Institute for Climate Prediction (IRI) at Columbia University. Please direct
your inquiries to IRI.
Malanding S. Jaiteh
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>
> Dear Colleagues
>
> The IRI is currently searching for an outstanding individual to assist
> the IRI in the development of the application of climate prediction
> information in the health arena. This is one of four positions being
> advertised - addressing water, health, disaster mitigation, and climate
> analysis support.
>
> I'm writing to enlist your help to disseminate the ad in the health
> community. Please pass this on to others as you see fit. If there are
> news bulletins worth posting the ad on, please advise me. (Note the
> April date for review of candidates has been deferred - we continue to
> welcome applications but are hoping for an early resolution.)
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Reid
> ____________
> Health
> (See http://iri.ldeo.columbia.edu/iri/job/ for more details).
>
> The scientist will assist in shaping and coordinating the IRI's
> applications research activities concerned with the health sector, as
> well as participating in research and development projects. Current
> studies in which the IRI is active include the development of a global
> prediction scheme for the dengue vector based on climate forecasts and a
> climate-driven mosquito model, the development of climate indices in
> support of a pilot malaria early warning system in Africa, and a focused
> study of climate-health relationships in a village in Mali. While
> vector-borne diseases are the principal focus, a number of other
> climate-sensitive diseases or health issues are of interest and there
> are often critical interrelationships between health and other
> climate-sensitive factors that the IRI is concerned with, such as water,
> food security and land use. Crosscutting issues, e.g. concerning the
> nature of vulnerability, communication of uncertain information, and
> institutional behavior are also relevant to the health sector. The three
> principal areas of responsibility are:
> - Help identify and develop the IRI's applications research on the
> effective use of climate analysis and prediction in the health sector,
> in collaboration with climate scientists and applications experts within
> the IRI, Columbia University, and other partners.
> - Contribute to the development of external collaborative research
> and capacity building activities on the application of climate
> prediction among the climate-health research community, public health
> managers and practitioners, and funding bodies such as research
> foundations, UN bodies, non-governmental organizations and development
> banks.
> - Undertake research as part of the IRI mission-oriented programs.
>
> The candidate should have a Ph.D., or equivalent level of medical
> qualification, in a relevant field such as public health, tropical
> medicine, environmental health, disease ecology, epidemiology, social
> geography or medical anthropology. The candidate should have at least 2
> years post-doctoral work experience, preferably with emphasis on
> problems and projects which have involved a mix of medical, ecological
> and social factors. Expertise or experience in the study and management
> of heath variability and risk, including statistical analysis of
> patterns, trends and epidemics, would be very valuable. Familiarity with
> the basic characteristics of the globe's climate, including the El Nino
> and other key processes, and the role of climate in society and climate
> impacts assessment is very desirable. Experience in practical settings
> such as working with health policy managers, public health service
> managers, doctors, health service users or the disaster mitigation
> community is highly desirable. A working knowledge of the health
> services sector, including its organizational and cultural factors would
> be very desirable. (See also General Requirements listed above.)
>
> Candidates should have the ability and strong desire to develop
> innovative scientific solutions to practical problems and the ability to
> plan and execute collaborative projects. Strong written and verbal
> communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work constructively
> in multidisciplinary and team environment are essential. Competency in
> English is essential and skills in other languages are very desirable.
> Candidates must be willing to travel and to represent the IRI in diverse
> settings around the world, and to contribute to training events. A
> knowledge of development issues and experience of less-developed country
> settings would be very desirable.
>
> The International Research Institute for Climate Prediction (IRI) was
> established in 1996 to advance the development and application of
> climate prediction science, for the benefit of societies throughout the
> globe (see http://iri.ldeo.columbia.edu/). Ocean-atmospheric
> interactions, particularly the El Niņo Southern Oscillation phenomenon,
> result in heavy climatic impacts on many countries, especially
> less-developed countries in the tropics. The IRI produces global climate
> prediction information on a routine basis and it networks and
> collaborates widely among a global community of researchers and other
> stakeholders to foster the field. As part of the development of its
> multidisciplinary team of researchers based at its headquarters in
> Palisades, New York, the IRI is searching for a number of outstanding
> individuals to help develop an expanded applications research program.
> The host institution, Columbia University, has classified the
> appointments at the Associated Research Scientist (ARS) level, but the
> higher Research Scientist (RS) level or other types of appointments or
> secondments might be considered in the case of exceptional candidates. A
> Ph. D. is required for ARS and RS appointments. Columbia University
> fringe benefits accompany the appointments, and an independent campus
> daycare center is available.
>
> Candidates are requested to state which position(s) they are interested
> in and to provide a vita which must include an email address, along with
> a statement of research interests and career objectives, and the names,
> addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees from whom comments
> and letters of recommendation can be obtained if required. This should
> be sent either by mail to: Search Committee/Applications, International
> Research Institute for Climate Prediction, Attention Ann Binder, Room
> 125, Monell Building, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia
> University, P O Box 1000, Palisades, NY 10964, or by e-mail in ASCII
> format to: [log in to unmask] Screening will begin on or about
> March 31, 2001. The IRI, as part of Columbia University acts
> affirmatively toward equal employment opportunity. Women and minorities
> are encouraged to apply.
>
>
>
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