Job vacancies

Job vacancies

Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management, School of Environment, Resources & Development, is looking for a Project Research Associate (Ref. No. 029) for the EU funded Shrimp Farm Best Management Practices project, reporting to Dr. Dhirendra Thakur, the project Principal Investigator (PI).

Deadline of Application is: 25 October 2006.

AIT is partnering with Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia Pacific (NACA) in conducting a project on capacity building of small-scale shrimp farmers in Thailand on best management practices. The project will focus on benchmarking the current shrimp farm management practices and identifying the knowledge gaps of small-scale shrimp farmers on adoption of best management practices, and will conduct workshop, training and technical assistance programs for small-scale shrimp farmers. The purpose of the project is to build capacity of small-scale shrimp farmers in Thailand on best management practices. This is a full time contractual positions based in AIT, but will require frequent travel and visit to the project target site to execute the field research and technical assistance program.

Interested candidate may contact Project PI, Dr. Dhirendra P. Thakur to know more about the project (Email: thakur@ait.ac.th; Tel: 02-524-5782).

General Responsibilities:

  • Conduct field study in the target provinces, which involves questionnaire survey, data collection and subsequent analysis of gathered information
  • Work with shrimp farmers to establish a networking for technical assistance program and ensure local people participation in the project activities
  • Through participatory planning and capacity building, assist small-scale shrimp farmers to engage in best management practices
  • Organize field activities, workshop and training programs
  • Communicate with Department of Fisheries and local government officials to ensure their participation/cooperation in the project activities, such as field survey, workshop and training
  • Provide assistance to PI in the preparation, documentation and submission of Project reports
  • Performing other project related activities and those assigned by the PI

Qualifications:

  • A master's degree in Aquaculture or in related filed with strong background in Aquatic Resources
  • Knowledge and working experience in aquaculture research/development project
  • Excellent communication, writing skills and English proficiency; fluent in Thai
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Excellent team facilitation, workshop, meeting and project management skills
  • Willingness to work and stay of campus to execute the field work

Preferred:

  • Thai national with oral and written English fluency
  • At least 3 years of working experience of similar tasks, particularly work experience with shrimp farmers will be preferred

For full consideration, all materials must be received by 25 October 2006.

A complete application consists of:

  • Letter describing your interest and qualifications
  • Resume
  • Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references

Interested applicants submit application letter and resume to:

Human Resources Office
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumtani, Thailand
Tel. no. (66-2) 5245019; Fax no. (66-2) 5245056
Email us at: hro@ait.ac.th

Please do not forget to indicate the Reference Number. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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1. Factory Manager:

  • Male, age 35-45 years
  • Bachelor degree of Mechanical engineering with background in management
  • More than 5 years of experience in manufacturing especially in rubber and latex products and more than 3 years of experience in management level
  • Fluently spoken and written in English
  • Own transportation and able to work at AMATA CITY, Rayong

2. Marketing Manager

  • Male, age 25-35 years with more than 5 years of experience in related fields
  • Bachelor degree in marketing, or related fields
  • Fluently spoken and written English
  • Own transportation

3. Laboratory Manager

  • Male or female, age 25-35 years
  • Bachelor degree or higher in Organic chemistry, Rubber Technology or Material Science or related field
  • Own transportation and able to relocate to Rayong province

4. Accounting Officer

  • Male or female, age 25-35 years
  • Bachelor degree in accounting with at least 3 years of experience
  • Own transportation and able to relocation

5. Marketing Officer

  • Male or Female, age 25-35 years
  • Certificate or Bachelor degree in marketing
  • Own transportation
  • Computer literate

6. IT officer

  • Male or female, 25-35 years
  • At least 3 years of experience in web design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Auto CAD

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