WASH Field Research Scientist

UNIVERSITEIT GENT; Oost-Vlaanderen; Vor Ort; EUR 36.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

36 days of holiday leave

Training and education opportunities

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Zusammenfassung

Ghent University is seeking a researcher to join a field study in Ethiopia focusing on school toilets, usability, and WASH practices. You will lead observational work, behavioral surveys and data collection in LMIC settings, and contribute to scientific reporting.

The role requires a Master’s degree, strong English, and excellent communication skills. A 6-month contract with substantial staff benefits is offered to support fieldwork and publication opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Civil Eng, Psychology).
• WASH knowledge, preferably in school settings.
• Experience with observational research and field data collection.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Assess school toilets: condition, functionality, use in Jimma Town.
• Conduct behavioural surveys and interviews with school communities.
• Analyse and report research findings.
• Write one to two scientific manuscripts for publication.

Kenntnisse

WASH knowledge

Observational research

Behavioural questionnaires

English proficiency

Communication skills

Scientific writing

Fieldwork in LMICs

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Ghent University is seeking a researcher to join a field study in Ethiopia focusing on school toilets, usability, and WASH practices. You will lead observational work, behavioral surveys and data collection in LMIC settings, and contribute to scientific reporting.

The role requires a Master’s degree, strong English, and excellent communication skills. A 6-month contract with substantial staff benefits is offered to support fieldwork and publication opportunities.