Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey nationals: Research Assistant

Water Diplomacy Center (WDC)

Irbid, Jordan 🇯🇴

Job Vacancy: Research Assistant

The Water Diplomacy Center at Jordan University of Science and Technology is searching for two full-time Research Assistants (graduated within the last five years) for the project titled “Blue Peace Middle East 2.0 – Capacity Development (JUST-WDC)” in Irbid, Jordan, under the following conditions:

Application Deadline: Wednesday 10 January 2024 at 12:00 pm (mid day.)

Job Description:

  1. Conduct literature reviews and summarize key findings.
  2. Collect and analyze data using appropriate methods.
  3. Assist in designing and setting up experiments or studies.
  4. Manage and organize research data, ensuring documentation and security.
  5. Contribute to research reports and presentations, including synthesis and writing.
  6. Completing any tasks assigned by the Project Manager in an efficient and timely manner.

    Position A:

    Eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Natural Resources and Environment/Water Resources/geology or any other related specialty from a recognized university with a minimum grade of very good.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering/Natural Resources and Environment/Water Resources/Sustainable Water Resources/geology/geography from a recognized university with a minimum grade of very good. Thesis subject must be water resources-related.
  • Applicant nationality: Blue Peace Middle East Countries (Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey) with permission to work in Jordan.

Skills

  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Arabic.
  • Previous experience in research work.
  • Ability to work within a team and handle work pressure.

Position B:

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Natural Resources and Environment/Water Resources/geology/geography or any other related specialty from a recognized university with a minimum grade of very good.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering/Natural Resources and Environment/Water Resources/geology/geography from a recognized university with a minimum grade of very good. Thesis subject must be application of GIS in water resources such as hydrological studies, vulnerability assessment, water resources management, transboundary water etc.
  • Applicant nationality: Blue Peace Middle East Countries (Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey) with permission to work in Jordan.

Skills

  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Arabic.
  • Previous experience in research work.
  • Ability to work within a team and handle work pressure.

Those who meet the above-mentioned conditions are required to fill out the electronic application click here to apply  and attach all the following documents: Certified copies of academic certificates.


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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development