Energy, Water & Climate Change Researcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Energy, Water & Climate Change Researcher

About AMPERES

AMPERES is a mission-driven enterprise committed to finding integrated solutions for the entrenched sustainability challenges facing Southeast Asia,Australiaand the Pacific. We have offices in HoChi Minh City(Viet Nam)and Perth(Australia).We use evidence-bases, deliberative processes and innovative technology to improve how societyinteractswith the environment.

• We support governments to improve the sustainability of policy and planning processes through implementation of climate risk & adaptation assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), integrated environmental assessments, river basin plans, water,energy and economic modelling and techno-economic studies.
• We empower communities to improve livelihoods through affordable and reliable access to distributed energy & water resources using business models that are viable and centre benefits at the community level.
• We work with companies and industry to decarbonise their business, promote energy independence and reduce operating costs through energy efficiency planning and the development of distributed renewable energy systems.
• We collaborate with researchers and universities to prototype, test & scale innovative technology towards successful commercialisation.

The Role

AMPERES is implementing multiple programs inclimate change,waterandenergy that cover water scarcity management, impacts of hydropower development,climate resilient flood management,renewable energy transition, distributed renewable microgrids,community energyandwater/energy policy reform. These programs span the Asia-Pacificregion with particular emphasis on the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS)*.

We are looking for aVietnameseresearcherwhowill be based at our Ho Chi Minh office andcan supportour water, energy and climate changeprogramsby undertaking research and coordinatingprojectactivities.

We value equality and diversity in all of our projects and also within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all segments of society.

Responsibilities

The Researcher will be anactiveanalyst, coordinator and manager of ourMekong portfolio of activities.The mainresponsibilitiesare divided into three main workstreams:

Research and analysis

The researcherwill be responsible for reviewing, drafting and disseminating multiple research papers on behalf of AMPERES,themain responsibilities include:

• Design of research programs
• Synthesising literature reviews and backgroundresearch into concise documents.
• Use of GIS to undertake geospatial analysis.
• Conduct interviews with experts andsurveyswithstakeholders.
• Drafting of technical reports and scientificpublications
• Responding to reviewer comments.

Project delivery and coordination
The Researcherwillsupport the AMPERES executive team to manage and coordinate aportfolioof consulting, research anddevelopment projects, including:

• Coordinate inputs and workplans for multi-disciplinary teams
• Support project manager in monitoring project implementation and reporting to AMPERES Executive and clients.
• Assist in the organisation of meetings, workshops and conferences.

Communications and stakeholder engagement

The Researcher willsupportAMPERES to improve the public outreach and dissemination of ourresearch findings, including:

• Assist in the development of presentations and communications materials that convert research findings into targeted stakeholder messages
• Drafting or press releases and newspaper articles publicising the findings of ourrelatingprograms.

Required

• An enthusiasticenergy/water/climate changeprofessional who has a science, engineering or economics degree in a field related toenergy/water/climate change(Bachelor or higher).
• An inquisitive problem-solver ethically committed to sustainability
• An interest to communicate scientific analysis to non-specialist audiences and influence public debate around water issues.
• A proven track record in academic research.Page3of3
• Very strong qualitative and analytic skills; keen attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong writing ability, and report writing skills in both English and Vietnamese.
• Minimum 2 years in professional work experience or an advanced degree (MSc/PhD).
• Some experience workingknowledge ofenergy/water/climateissues in the GMS.
• Basic familiarity with GIS software and data management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, juggling multiple competing tasks and prioritizing demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to workprofessionally with researchers, as well as government stakeholders.
• Team player andcapacity forflexibilityas tasks and priorities shift.
• Ability to self-start and troubleshoot; demonstrated ability to excel in a multiculturalenvironment.
• Approaches work with a professional, positive and constructive attitude, even when under pressureand willing to use logic to challenge prevailing attitudes.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.
• Vietnamese citizen living in Ho Chi Minh City or willing to move there.

Prefered

• Experience publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in statistical analysis and programming (e.g. Ror python).
• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a field related toenergy/water/climate changemanagement.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit:

1. cover letter, outlining why you are interested in the position, what are the main skills you bring to AMPERES and highlighting work you have done that meets therequirements;
2. your professional CV emphasisingyour project experience;
   
3. example piece of writing (paper, report or similar) where youwere the lead author or made a significantcontribution (please identify the specificcontribution you madein your cover letter).

All submissions should be sent to[email protected] by 18th January2022.

Please note thatwhile wegreatlyappreciate the effort fromall candidates in submitting an application,only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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(*) The Greater Mekong Subregion includes Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan Province (PRC)