Director General

 The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS)

 Expressions of interest and nominations are being sought for the chief scientific and administrative officer of ICENS. The mission of ICENS (http://www.icens.org) is the interdisciplinary application of science and technology to Jamaica’s development.

The scientific agenda emphasises integrated research programmes based on environmental geochemistry and because of the extraordinary levels of several elements in certain Jamaican soils, the present focus is on elemental transfers and potential consequences thereof in the system:

SOILS  ► FOOD ►  PEOPLE.

This programme offers research opportunities in, for example, soil and environmental geochemistry, plant animal and human nutrition and public health.

The Centre is located on the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies. The research equipment includes a SLOWPOKE 2 nuclear research reactor, a Kevex EDX-771 energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, a very high sensitivity total reflection x-ray fluorescence spectrometer; and a Perkin Elmer OES OPTIMA 7000 DV.  Excellent computer facilities are available.

ICENS is a member of COMSATS and is also a satellite centre of the Trace Element Institute of UNESCO.

The person being sought will have an excellent record of achievement in a related field and be willing to consider a 3-5 year initial contract. Emoluments are negotiable to some extent and a number of allowances including housing are paid. Return economy airfares are provided for appointee, spouse, and up to 3 dependent children. Assistance with payment for baggage is available.

 Further details can be obtained by email at: icens@uwimona.edu.jm, by telephone at (876) 935 8288 or by mail addressed to: Search Committee c/o Ms. Verna Lumsden, ICENS, 2 Anguilla Close, University of the West Indies Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica.