Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with International Business Machines (IBM), is establishing a UBD | IBM Centre on Regional Climate-Weather Modelling and Impacts on Rainforests, Renewable Energy, Crops & Flooding at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). The Centre will focus on collaborative research on these cutting-edge Smarter Planet modelling topics using high performance computing facilities to be installed at UBD. The partnership will include new personnel hires at UBD and deep collaboration with IBM Research Labs at India, NY/USA (Watson) and Brazil.
Recognized internationally, UBD is located within the Heart of Borneo, home of one of the primary rainforest ecosystems in Asia. It has a vibrant socio-cultural environment conducive to achieving excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, public service and professional practices. Today, the University accommodates more than 300 academic staff and 2,800 students in seven faculty areas: arts and social sciences, business, economics and policy studies, Islamic studies, science, education, and medicine. It offers rigorous academic training at the graduate level, with research opportunities leading to internationally accredited degrees. UBD and IBM invite suitably qualified candidates to join us and contribute to the UBD | IBM Centre. The appointment will be by contract for a period of three years which is renewable subject to mutual agreement.1. DIRECTOR
The Director of this Centre will be responsible for driving this exciting research collaboration between UBD and IBM, in the context of a larger transformation of UBD into a Research University. The partnership will include personnel investments on UBD and deep collaboration with IBM Research labs at India, NY/USA (Watson) and Brazil.
Individuals applying should have about fifteen years of experience in academia or industry (or a mix), with at least five years of leadership experience in managing significant research and development activities. Backgrounds in one of the relevant disciplines of the centre – climate or weather modelling, hydrological modelling, forest resources, renewable energy, agriculture or high performance computing – would be desired but not a requirement.
Individuals applying should have about fifteen years of experience in academia or industry (or a mix), with at least five years of leadership experience in managing significant research and development activities. Backgrounds in one of the relevant disciplines of the centre – climate or weather modelling, hydrological modelling, forest resources, renewable energy, agriculture or high performance computing – would be desired but not a requirement.
2. RESEARCH FELLOW IN HYDROLOGY
UBD | IBM Centre is inviting applications for a Research Fellow in the area of hydrology and soil/water management as part of the Centre. A Ph.D. in relevant areas of engineering or sciences is preferred, though Masters degree holders with strong relevant expertise and experience can be considered. Topics of research performed by the Research Fellow will be at the intersection of hydrological modeling, flood forecasting, and soil/water/forestry management. As part of the UBD | IBM Centre, IBM Research invites Research Fellows for collaboration on-site at IBM Research Labs in India, NY/USA (Watson) and Brazil.
3. COMPUTER ENGINEER
A Bachelor degree in Computer Science with at least 3 years industrial experience is invited to apply for this post. Applicant should have a good knowledge of server OS, firewall and networking (router and switch configuration/troubleshooting). A computer engineer is expected to understand a complex data network infrastructure and has the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
4. CLERK
A clerk must have a good communication skill in English Language. Applicant must have four (4) credits in GCE 'O' level. He/she is expected to provide administrative service including typing correspondence, memos, agendas, updating and safe-keeping of files and other related work required by the Director of Centre.
5. GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARS
Suitable applicants are invited to enroll in Masters by Research and PhD Degree programs with Graduate Research Scholarships under UBD | IBM Centre in cutting-edge modelling research that will investigate impact of climate change and weather on flood forecasting, crop yields, renewable energy and the health of rainforests in the region. Please contact Dr Saiful Azmi Husain for more information (e.mail: saiful.husain@ubd.edu.bn).
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Completed application forms together with copies of academic certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three referees should be sent to:
Registrar and Secretary
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Jalan Tungku Link
Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
(Attention: Assistant Registrar, Office of DVC)
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Jalan Tungku Link
Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
(Attention: Assistant Registrar, Office of DVC)
Use Graduate Studies Form PG-01 for Graduate Research Scholarship.
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DOWNLOAD FORMS
Submit application forms to office.dvc@ubd.edu.bn. Applications must reach Universiti Brunei Darussalam by 24th January 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and informed of details regarding interview.
