job profile
the state key
laboratory of marine environmental science (mel) at xiamen
university is seeking a full-time project officer for the dual international
project office (ipo) of the surface ocean - lower atmosphere study (solas). the position is
based in xiamen, china.
background
solas is a global and
multidisciplinary research project with the primary objective "to achieve
quantitative understanding of the key biogeochemical-physical interactions and
feedbacks between the ocean and atmosphere, and of how this coupled system
affects and is affected by climate and environmental change."
since september 2017,
mel has hosted the solas nodal office, which has been elevated into a full
solas ipo (ipo-china) in january 2021. the ipo-china closely collaborates with
the solas ipo in ireland to provide mutual support on major solas tasks,
including:
? supporting the
scientific steering committee (ssc) in implementing the solas 2015-2025 science
plan and organisation;
? assisting with
worldwide scientific information dissemination;
? communicating and
coordinating with the solas sponsors (future earth, icacgp, scor and wcrp),
partner organisations and projects, and research teams worldwide;
? facilitating
training and career enhancement opportunities for young researchers.
job description
the project officer
will be employed as mel staff, under the administration of mel. he/she will
assist the co-executive director of the solas ipo, dr. li li based in xiamen,
in cooperation with the solas ipo in ireland to support the solas ssc in
implementing the project and facilitating communication and collaboration
throughout the solas network.
the project officer
will lead or contribute to scientific coordination and communication activities
including:
? assisting in
organising solas events (i.e. workshops, seminars, summer schools, open science
conferences);
? compiling, editing,
and distributing content, including monthly newsletters, announcements, and
event reports;
? maintaining the
solas website, social media accounts, and publication database.
qualifications
the post holder should
have at a minimum:
? a master's degree in
oceanography, atmospheric science, or a related field;
? excellent written
and spoken communication skills in english;
? excellent written
and spoken communication skills in chinese.
the following
qualifications will be considered advantageous for the post:
? experience in
coordination and organisation of international large scientific events;
? writing,
communication, and outreach experience with multiple forms of media (mailchimp,
wechat, etc);
? excellent graphic
design & artistic skills
? good interpersonal
and presentation skills;
? willingness to
undertake international and national travel.
the ability to work in
china is a requirement. this is a soft-money position, which is funded based on
a fixed-term contract for36 months (with a 3-month probation period),
starting in june 2023. the position will be offered with full mel staff benefits.
the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
to
apply
please send a cv, a cover letter (1-page maximum), and a personal
statement as well as the names and email addresses of 3 referees to chengcheng
gao (chengao@xmu.edu.cn) and junzi chen (junzichen@xmu.edu.cn). please quote the ref. ‘project officer, solas ipo-china’ (in the
subject heading of email).
for questions or more information about the position, contact chengcheng
gao (chengao@xmu.edu.cn).
closing date for applications: evaluation of applications will begin on8
may 2023, but the position will remain open until filled.
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来源链接:
https://mel.xmu.edu.cn/info/1145/17788.htm
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