Post-doctoral research scientist
To work on the application of genetic markers to Thai catfish
Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management Program (AARM)
Asian Institute of Technology
Qualifications:
· Ph.D. in relevant field of Genetics, Fisheries, Zoology or Biology
· Some recent experience of molecular techniques including analysis
and interpretation of mtDNA and microsatellite loci in fish or
other animals.
· An understanding of principles and practices of population genetics.
· Fluency in English
Duties and responsibilities:
· To plan and conduct research on the application of molecular
markers to questions prevalent in the Thai catfish production
industry based on Clarias macrocephalus, C. gariepinus and
their hybrids.
· To supervise MS students on research topics related to the above
· To prepare research publications and regular reports on progress
· To work with local faculty to actively seek further funding
to develop the research profile in molecular genetics in fish within
AARM/AIT
Timetable:
The position is available immediately but is expected to be filled
by start of November 1999. Applications with FULL resume and names of
three referees should be sent to the following addressee no later
than October 10,1999. Further details are available from the
same address:
Dr. Graham C. Mair
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management Program (AARM)
Asian Institute of Technology
PO Box 4, Klong Luang,
Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Tel./Fax: 66 2 5245463
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
BACKGROUND AND DETAILS
The Asian Institute of Technology
The Asian Institute of Technology is an autonomous, international
postgraduate technological institute located in Bangkok, Thailand.
Some outreach activities take place in Vietnam. Established in 1959,
the Institute was chartered in 1967 as an independent and non-profit
making educational institution by special legislation of the Royal
Thai Government.
AIT provides advanced education in engineering, science and allied
fields through academic programs leading to the awards of Doctoral
and Master's degrees and Diplomas; research programs conducted by
faculty and students or in collaboration with other institutions
in Asia and abroad; and special programs aimed at professional
development beyond the traditional period of formal education.
An international community of teaching faculty and research staff,
representing some 25 nationalities, fosters the exchange and
dissemination of advanced technological knowledge and expertise
at the Institute. Yearly, AIT teaches about 1,000 students from
25 Asian countries and some from outside the region.
Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM)
AARM is both a field of study and currently program in the School of
Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) at the Asian Institute
of Technology (AIT). Launched in 1981, AARM promotes development through
aquaculture and management of aquatic resources. AARM has a wide
spectrum of activities in education, training, research, and outreach
which enables it to address constraints facing the promotion of
sustainable aquaculture. The central theme is capacity building:
strengthening both the human capital and facilities of individuals
and institutions. This leads to the creation of an indigenous capacity
for education, research, and development within Southeast Asia.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship
The postdoctoral fellowship awarded to AIT is funded by the Thai
National Science and Technology Development Agency
(NSTDA). The fellowship will be for two years subject to an
annual review. Salary rates will be within the framework of
local post-doctoral scales at AIT, initially within the confines
of the maximum fellowship granted by NSTDA (likely range will
be Thai Baht equivalent of US$13,500-14,500). The work under
the fellowship should concentrate on issues relevant to Thailand.
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Dr. Graham C. Mair
Senior Scientist
DFID Fish Genetics Program at AIT
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management Program (AARM)
Asian Institute of Technology
PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel/Fax 66 2 5245463; E-mail: [log in to unmask]; Mirablis ICQ no. 7968035
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