Terms of Reference for Associate Hydrologist
Job Posting: Associate Hydrologist
Closing Date: 20 March 2010
Project: Bhutan- DANIDA Project of CRM
ADPC is seeking to hire a Associate Hydrologist- Consultant
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Nature of Work
The Associate Hydrologist will work closely with the senior technical Specialist (STS) and other
multi-disciplinary team to carry out hydrological research and analysis throughout in the region.
The incumbent reports to the STS and works closely with other Senior Scientist, senior staff in
Regional hydrological analysis, climate impacts, hydrological model diagnostics, and watershed
management.
Accountabilities
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Assist in development and implement a targeted research program that assesses the
climate-related hydrologic impacts on water resources in Asia.
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Designs and executes hydrological model experiments.
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Prepares scientific reports, publications and presentations, including journal publications.
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Delivers public presentations and reports.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
M.Sc in Hydrology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, or Environmental Science
with a strong focus on hydrology, plus 1 years related experience.
A comprehensive understanding of hydrology and climate change science and a knowledge of
climate change impacts on water quantity, streamflow, and hydrological responses and feedbacks
in mountainous terrain dominated by snow/ice processes.
Advanced knowledge of hydrologic modelling
Experience with the use of hydrologic models in complex terrain, and understanding of
hydrologic models (e.g, SOBEK, DHSVM, HEC-HMS, HBV, MIKE-11)
Skills
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Excellent written oral and interpersonal skills.
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Skills in working and achieving results in a team environment.
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Experience with watershed modelling methodology and tools.
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Experience working with large datasets, their uncertainties and limitations.
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Advanced statistical background (PCA, etc.)
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Familiarity with GIS mapping systems.
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Familiarity with statistical graphing packages.
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Experience with computer code languages such as R, C+, IDL, LINUX is considered an
asset.
Abilities
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Work interactively and cooperatively as a member of the management team within a
small organization.
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Produce technical reports on deadline, and to prepare technical publications for scientific
journals.
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Ability to simplify and summarize complex technical information for public presentation.
Employment period
Initial 6 month contract. Can be extended upon performance
Weekly working hours
Full time (40 hours per week)
Additional information: Priority will be given to Thai citizens and hydrologists with experience
in China, Vietnam, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Application: Please send your application with a CV, including three professional references.
Address cover letter and application to S.H.M. Fakhruddin, fakhruddin@adpc.net