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PhD Research Positions / Scholarship Opportunities

Starting February 2, 2016 - Ending March 2, 2016 Expired

The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), University of Ghana, Legon is looking for self-motivated and highly-qualified candidates to fill vacant PhD research positions on its “Cities and Climate Change” project. The three-year research positions are full-time and can be held in academic units at the University of Ghana only.

 

Requirements

1.    Applicants should have completed their PhD Comprehensive Examinations and confirmed as PhD candidates in any project-relevant discipline as may be defined in (2) below. Fresh PhD applicants who demonstrate extra competence with relevant materials may apply.

2.    Preferred areas of study are: Population Studies, Economics, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering Science, Planning, Migration and Climate Science.

3.    Depending on interest, the following expertise may be required: CBA / Econometrics including modelling; GIS & RS Application; Population Modelling; Gender Mainstreaming; Impact Assessment & Sensitivity Analysis; Spatial Planning Modelling & CRiSTAL Application.

4.    Strong quantitative analytical background will be an advantage.

5.    Knowledge and experience of climate change adaptation implementation will be an advantage. 

 

Specific Research Areas

(i) Population-related social, economic and environmental determinants of flood risks and adaptation solutions

(ii) Use of technologies such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Satellite Imagery alongside digitized maps and economic tools to manage climate change and flood risks

(iii) Gender-sensitive multi-criteria decision framework for resource and knowledge mobilization on surveillance systems for effective flood risk reduction

(iv) Research-into-Use (RIU) practice, barriers and opportunities of adaptation solutions at the nexus of population growth, hydroclimatic risks and city planning

(v) Technical feasibility, economic efficiency, social acceptability and environmental viability of climate smart indicators for adaptation solutions

 

How to Apply

·      Qualified candidates should address applications to: The Director, Regional Institute for Population Studies, University of Ghana, Legon via email: rips@ug.edu.gh  by Thursday 17th March, 2016.

·      The application should include:

  1. 1-page motivation letter indicating preferred research area(s) of the five stated but not more than two areas, and reasons for your choice, (2)
  2. Concise curriculum vitae (CV) from post first degree level qualification to date of experiences especially in areas of specialised skills.

 

Only email applications will be accepted and applications should have the heading “CCC PhD Scholarship”

 

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

 

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