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NATIVE PLANT ECOLOGIST

Background: The successful candidate will become a member of the Biodiversity of Terrestrial Ecosystems Program at KISR. The aim of this program is to address the ongoing large-scale terrestrial degradation and loss of ecosystem services in Kuwait.

Major duties: To develop and execute research projects on desert rehabilitation, the re-vegetation of coastal areas, and the cultivation and propagation of native plants, especially in the intertidal zone and sabkha environment; to assist in research related to biodiversity conservation and protected areas; to contribute to database development and maintenance; to develop and maintain a positive relationship with the biodiversity sector; and to contribute to manpower training and development.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in plant ecology. Applicants should have a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, and demonstrated experience in developing, marketing and executing research projects. Applicants should have experience in leading projects, teams and/or investigations.

KISR offers attractive, tax-free salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience as well as gratuities, free furnished accommodation, school tuition fees for children, six weeks annual paid vacation, air tickets and life insurance.

Interested applicants are requested to send their curriculum vitae with supporting information to

Personnel Manager

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

PO Box 24885

Safat 13109, Kuwait

Or e-mail: employment@kisr.edu.kw



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