The Maldives National University
Maldives
Marine Research Assistant

މަޤާމް :Marine Research Assistant
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UKRI GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH)

 

Background:

 

Humans have massively altered flows of nitrogen on our planet, leading to both benefits for food production and multiple threats to the environment. There are few places on Earth more affected than South Asia, with levels of nitrogen pollution rapidly increasing. The result is a web of interlinked problems, as nitrogen losses from agriculture and from fossil fuel combustion cause air and water pollution. This damages human health, threatens biodiversity of forests and rivers, and leads to coastal and marine pollution that exacerbates the effects of climate change, such as by predisposing reefs to coral bleaching. Altogether, it is clear that nitrogen pollution is something we should be taking very seriously.

 

A major research hub established under the UK Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF), the “South Asian Nitrogen Hub" is a partnership that brings together 32 leading research organizations with project engagement partners from the UK and South Asia. All eight countries of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Program (SACEP) are included in this venture.

 

The overall goal of the GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub is to develop an approach that links the many impacts of human alteration of the nitrogen cycle on environment, health, food security and climate resilience.

 

Maldives National University is the lead agency for the project in the Maldives. As the proceeds of the project, MNU requires the services of a marine research assistant to assist the MNU researcher in carrying out specific activities that fall under objective 3 and 4 of the project.

 

The hub has FOUR key objectives:

 

OBJECTIVE 1: To establish an approach that integrates the scientific, social, cultural and economic evidence needed for an effective NITROGEN POLICY ARENA.

 

OBJECTIVE 2: To identify the solutions to producing more food and energy with less pollution, maximizing resilience and co-benefits, while minimizing trade-offs.

 

OBJECTIVE 3: To improve understanding and awareness of KEY NITROGEN THREATS in South Asia, including education through Massive Open Online Courses

 

OBJECTIVE 4: To integrate regional nitrogen flows and impacts in South Asia

Project Details:

 

Undergraduate Degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or in a related field. 

Fluency in both written and spoken, Dhivehi and English language

 

Educational Background and Experience:

 

Work with the MNU Researcher and provide assistance to execute and project activities including but not necessarily limited to:

  • Assist in collection samples and send for analysis
  • Provide assistance in preparation and presentation of Research experience and way forward

Responsibilities:

Note:

  • This Post is open for Maldivians Only.
  • The duration of the assignment is 12 months from the commencement of the work.

 

Application closing time: 6th February 2023

 

  • Interested candidates, please email the Job Application Form, accredited copies of your qualification, experience letters, copy of ID card and CV to [email protected]
  • For more information, please contact 3345429/9980602
30 January 2023
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