Part 7 – AT2 – 175

Questions 175-177 refer to the following announcement.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrator of Research

The Agriculture Center for Research (ACR) is an international research organization promoting better uses of trees and shrubs in inefficient crop and livestock production systems throughout the world to protect natural resources.

The Administrator of Research is responsible for planning and implementing ACR’s research programs, overseeing ACR’s Research Department, and heading a multi-disciplinary team of 23 senior scientists and their support staff. The annual research budget is approximately US S20 million.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in biophysical or social science and extensive experience in one of the following: agriculture, forestry, ecology, or natural resources management. In addition, candidates must have management experience, and excellent speaking and writing skills. Fluency in English is essential, and a working knowledge of Japanese or Chinese is highly desirable.

The position, based in ACR’s headquarters in Najakuwa, Japan, requires frequent travel. Salary and benefits are very competitive among research & management jobs. To apply, send a detailed resume to: Human Resources Department, Agriculture Center for Research, PO Box 44300, Najakuwa, Japan.