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The successful candidate is expected to work on the analysis of large forest inventory data sets (BWI3) in order to describe the impact of harvesting intensity on structural and species diversity. Therefore applicants should have excellent quantitative skills to analyse large data sets; good understanding of forest inventories, background in forest ecology and biodiversity. Proficiency in English (writing/speaking) is indispensable. Beside multivariate statistics candidates should be interested in interdisciplinary research. Application deadline: 31 August 2014. [more]

L'évaluation a pour objectif de fournir à toutes les parties prenantes, notamment les Gouvernements des 10 pays impliqués (Gabon, Cameroun, Tchad, Rwanda, Sao Tomé et Principe, Congo, Guinée Equatoriale, République Démocratique du Congo, République Centrafricaine et Burundi), la Commission des forets de l’Afrique Centrale (COMIFAC), la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) et la FAO à tous les niveaux concernés, une analyse indépendante et rigoureuse des résultats atteints par le projet et de leurs qualités par rapport aux objectifs escomptés. Narayan Kaji Shrestha a gagné le premier prix Wangari Maathai jamais décerné du Partenariat de collaboration sur les forêts pour sa contribution exceptionnelle aux forêts. Le prix a été institué cette année pour rendre hommage à la vie et au travail de l’écologiste kenyane Maathai décédée récemment, championne des questions forestières dans le monde entier et la première femme africaine à gagner le Prix Nobel pour la paix. [more]

The REDD+ Technical Advisor will support the implementation of UN-REDD activities for the development of Myanmar’s National Forest Monitoring System and RELs/RLs for REDD+. [more]

The International Council for Science (ICSU) is seeking a Head of Science Programmes, to develop and deliver ICSU’s science initiatives. Application deadline: 11 August 2014. [more]

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University (http://forest.mtu.edu) invites applications for the position of Professor of Practice in Biomaterials. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track position, with an additional 2-months summer pay for the expected administrative duties of the position, with an initial two-year appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will lead Michigan Tech’s effort in the Michigan Biomaterials Initiative. This is a statewide initiative with the goal of increasing the economic vitality of the state and quality of life for its citizens by the responsible extraction, processing, and recycling of organic materials from its ecosystems. The Professor of Practice will work with other colleges, schools, and departments at Michigan Tech, as well as with external partners and stakeholders, to help the State of Michigan achieve this goal. Application deadline: 1 August 2014. [more]