<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="https://www.clivar.org/news/position-announcement-staff-scientist-international-clivar-project-office-0">https://www.clivar.org/news/position-announcement-staff-scientist-international-clivar-project-office-0</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Position Announcement STAFF SCIENTIST at International CLIVAR Project Office</b></div><div><br></div><div><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">CLIVAR (</span><a href="http://www.clivar.org/" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(33,118,188);text-decoration:none"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">www.clivar.org</span></a><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">) is a Core Project of the World Climate Research Programme (</span><a href="http://www.wcrp-climate.org/" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(33,118,188);text-decoration:none"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">http://www.wcrp-climate.org</span></a><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">) dedicated to understanding the role of the ocean in the variability, predictability</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">,</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> and change of climate and to the benefit of society and the environment in which we live. Each of the Core Projects has an International Project Office that acts as an extension of the WCRP Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">which</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> has the overall responsibility for all the WCRP Core Projects. The International CLIVAR Project Office (ICPO) serves as the executive arm of the CLIVAR Scientific Steering Group and its panel and working groups. The ICPO is based at the Ocean University of China (OUC), Qingdao, China. The OUC and WCRP invite applications for the position of ICPO Staff Scientist</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> - the level of appointment depends on qualifications. In this position, you will get to know the frontiers of ocean and climate research and have chances to connect with the world’s leading scientists as well as WCRP and its international partners.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:bold;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Duties and responsibilities of the ICPO Staff Scientist</span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">The ICPO Staff Scientist provides technical support </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">to the ICPO to serve as</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> an executive arm of the </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">WCRP Secretariat, specifically </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">for the CLIVAR Scientific Steering Group (SSG)</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> and</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> its panels, research focus areas, and working groups.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">The ICPO Staff Scientist will have the following key responsibilities:</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Serve as secretariat to the ICPO and CLIVAR panels, research focus areas, and working groups (WG). This includes, </span><em style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">inter alia</span></em><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">,</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Working with the ICPO team to </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">e</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">nsure day-to-day functions of ICPO, serving</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> as</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> an efficient first point of contact for enquiries, and distributing information appropriately and promptly</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Assist Panel and WG chairs at meetings and workshops, and </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">prepare</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> meeting minutes</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Organize, coordinate, and participate in online/in-person Panel/WG meetings and events relevant to CLIVAR</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Serving as meeting rapporteurs, compile and produce </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">meeting reports and other relevant documents</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Create and maintain webpages for ICPO, CLIVAR Panels and WGs</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Assist in gathering and maintaining up-to-date scientific information</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Assist in disseminating information through various communication channels</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Assist in preparing graphical input to CLIVAR, WCRP and other publications and websites</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">·  Assist the Director and other  ICPO teammates, as needed</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">. Contribute to the science and research on the CLIVAR theme topics when opportunities arise </span> </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:bold;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Qualifications</span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Graduate degree in oceanography or other climate-related science;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Ability to multitask, work efficiently in a team environment and independently, with cultural diversity awareness;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Excellent written and oral communication skills; including the ability to prepare clear meeting summaries and records;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Experience in international coordination of scientific research/project management is desirable;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Experience in event organization would be an advantage;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Webpage creation, graphical, and multi-media skills;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms and scheduling tools;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Fluency in English, the working language of the ICPO;</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">· Willingness/ability to work in different time zones on a case-to-case basis, and undertake short international and national travels.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Applications should include: (i) a Curriculum Vitae; (ii) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and outlining your relevant skills and experience; and (iii) the names and contact details of two individuals who have indicated their readiness to provide a reference.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Applications should be sent via electronic mail to </span><a href="mailto:icpo@clivar.org" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(33,118,188);text-decoration:none"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">icpo@clivar.org</span></a><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">The closing date for applications is </span><strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:bold;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">August 17, 2026.</span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">The ICPO Staff Scientist reports to the Director of the ICPO. The ICPO is hosted by OUC and follows the administrative guidelines and rules of the OUC. </span>The annual salary will be in the range of 300,000-350,000 CNY (44,000-51,500 USD, including fringe benefits) based on experience and qualifications.  Benefits include paid vacation days, official holidays, and health insurance<span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">. A modest relocation allowance is available. All salaries are subject to Chinese income tax. The initial appoin</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">tment is</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> 1 year, with possible extensions up t</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">o </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> 7 years, subject t</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">o funding availability and performance satisfaction</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">. </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">The duty location is</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> in Qingdao, China. Qingdao is one of the most beautiful coastal </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">cities in the world, with a very affordable cost of living, </span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">a</span> <span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">rich historical heritage</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">, modern facilities,</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">  art and beer festivals under the confluence of Chinese and German cultures. The climate is pleasant and people are hospitable, making it a city suitable for short and long</span> <span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">term work and living.</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">For more information, please visit the project’s website at: </span><a href="http://www.clivar.org/" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(33,118,188);text-decoration:none"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">http://www.clivar.org/</span></a><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> or contact the ICPO at </span><a href="mailto:icpo@clivar.org" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(33,118,188);text-decoration:none"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">icpo@clivar.org</span></a></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">If you wish to discuss this position, please contact the ICPO Director Dr. John H</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">uai-Min Zhang</span><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"> at </span><a href="mailto:agus.santoso@clivar.org" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(33,118,188);text-decoration:none"><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">john@clivar.org</span></a><span dir="LTR" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div>