IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
CEH is the UK’s Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Our mission is to undertake world-class research that underpins evidence-based decisions and innovation by policy-makers and businesses, and engages with people, to support sustainable development and improve society’s environmental legacy.
Well-established as a world-leading centre for hydrological research, CEH has built its reputation over many years’ observing and investigating relationships between natural water resources and their dependent ecosystems, and through developing innovative tools and methods for predicting the occurrence and impacts of floods and droughts.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a senior hydrologist to make their mark by identifying, developing and leading new applied research in flood and water resources management, with a particular focus on overseas markets. Working closely with the CEH Directors, Science Leaders and the Business Development Team you will develop, manage and mentor a small team of hydrologists to deliver to this strategic area. You will be expected to contribute to overseas business development and be responsible for maximising the return to CEH from potential markets.
You will have significant experience of successfully bidding for, leading and delivering overseas water resources and/or flood management research projects, some of which will have involved multi-national, multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of working in India, China or sub-Saharan Africa is desirable, as is a good working knowledge of overseas funding agencies (e.g. EU, DFID, World Bank, Asian Development Bank). You will have established an extensive network of collaborators and contacts across academia, environmental and engineering consultancies (UK and internationally) and assumed prominent positions in several international hydrological initiatives or programmes (e.g. for UN agencies). Extended periods working overseas will be required.
Skills and qualifications required on appointment
- You should have a strong background of conducting hydrological research and innovatively applying your science to operational flood management and/or water resources problems, ideally evidenced by an extensive list of publications and reports.
- You will have a proven track record of successfully bidding for a range of water resources and/or flood management research projects overseas, as you will be required to raise significant funding for your area of work.
- You should have sound understanding of the principles and challenges related to the design, development and implementation of hydrological models overseas.
- You will be able to demonstrate excellent project management and team leadership skills, providing examples of how your management and leadership style has enabled successful project delivery.
- You must be able to demonstrate, through examples, how you would communicate and negotiate effectively with different audiences, including colleagues, senior managers, external scientists and customers.
- You will have a willingness to work overseas, as demonstrated by your prior experience.
- You will have a PhD, or equivalent relevant experience, and ideally Chartered Status.
Eligibility to apply
To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.
Additional Information
To apply and the view the full job description please go to http://topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc217617_6213.aspx and search for reference IRC217617. This post closes on 21 February 2016.
Band: 4
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37 hours)
Closing Date: 21 February 2016
Interview Date: 04 March 2016
