Postdoctoral Fellow: Rice Field Fisheries

The Post Doctoral Fellow provides substantive research inputs in the areas of own expertise to the implementation of ongoing projects, especially the USAID-funded Cambodia Rice Field Fisheries Phase II (RFF2) and CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-food Systems (FISH CRP), ensuring that the data generated through these projects are high quality and wellorganized in databases. Conduct periodical analysis of data for the purposes of M&E and for the development of scientific publications.

The post holder will report directly to the Country Director / Project Leader of RFF2 and also work closely with the program leader of Resilient Small Scale Fisheries and other global Scientists based at various WorldFish offices.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the project teams in designing and implementing field activities in own areas of expertise.
- Ensure that the data collected through ongoing projects are of publishable standard, wellorganized in databases and are easily accessible by other project team members.
- Develop capacity of local staff in the data collection, quality, management and analysis
- Lead peer-reviewed scientific publications (at least two per year) from assigned project activities, and co-author peer reviewed publications as appropriate.
- Lead and develop in collaboration with Cambodian staff communication outputs appropriate to showcase events, peer reviewed publications, development impacts.
- Provide substantive technical inputs to preparation of new project proposals.
- Assist Cambodian staff with writing project documents and reports in English language.
- Support project team meetings and M&E activities regarding overall program planning and reporting to bilateral donors as well as WorldFish headquarters.

Skills and Qualifications
- Ph.D. in fisheries management, fisheries ecology, natural resources economics, or closely related field.
- Experience in designing, implementing and publishing interdisciplinary research.
- Proven ability to design and implement novel research activities on diverse aspects of fishery systems.
- Experience in synthesizing results from disparate studies.
- Demonstrated research track record as evidenced by publications in the international primary literature.
- Highly developed skills using common statistics software.
- Highly developed skills in planning and executing field research in the aquatic environment.
- Proven ability to work in remote rural locations in tropical environment
- Good interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to work with minimal supervision

Salary and Benefits
This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with annual salary ranging between USD 42,000 – USD 46,000 per annum.

WorldFish's IRS shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) housing allowance*, relocation and repatriation assistance*, dependent education allowance*, home leave entitlement*, comprehensive insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, and pension/provident fund contribution.

Note: Items marked * are not applicable to staff recruited as Home Country Internationals (nationals of the country of posting). All benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

Time frame and location
The position will be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The initial employment contract will be for a 2-years period, with possibility for renewal. Interviews are expected to be held in November 2017, and shortlisted candidate will be expected to attend. The successful candidate should be available to commence latest by January 2018. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Our commitment
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and experience is valued. We support individual performance and potential in achieving our organizational goals and mission. We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage women and nationals from developing countries to apply.

How to apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information here latest by 15 November 2017:
- A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, internal peer and/or direct report.

Screening will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.