Person Specification/Competencies:

ESSENTIAL  

• A candidate should possess a PhD with a research focus on glacier hydrology, snow  hydrology, snow science, or glaciology, ideally with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, candidates with a Master's degree should have at least 8 years of experience in these fields.  
• Proficiency in using hydrological models specific to glacier-covered or snow-covered  regions to simulate glacier melt, snowpack dynamics, and runoff generation processes.  
• Capability to develop custom model components or modules to represent key processes in  glacier or snow hydrology models, such as snow accumulation and melt, or permafrost interactions.  
• Physical fitness to do fieldwork under demanding conditions and experience in performing  fieldwork in remote regions and at high altitude. 
• Experience in establishing, operating and maintaining hydrological and meteorological  instruments, conducting river discharge measurements and managing hydrometeorological data and performing relevant analysis.  
• 6Research and complex project management experience, including planning, monitoring  and progress reporting.  
• Experience in programming/statistical analysis techniques such as R, Python etc.  
• Excellent research and communication skills exemplified by a track record of publishing  peer-reviewed journal articles.  
• Experience and ease in working with multidisciplinary teams, particularly with international or regional agencies, and in working with colleagues and collaborators from a range of national and cultural backgrounds.  

PREFERRED

• Experience with relevant models and data assimilation for hydrological analysis in glacier  and snow-covered catchments (e.g. SPHY, TOPKAPI, J2000, PyGEM).  
• Knowledge of geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing techniques. 
• Experience in cryosphere-related hazards.  
• Experience of working in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.  

Reporting and supervising: The Glacio-Hydrology Specialist will report directly to the Intervention Manager – AAA1 (Cryosphere)  and under the overall guidance of Co-ordinator of Action Area A (Managing Cryosphere and Water  Risks).  

Location: You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in  Kathmandu, Nepal. Occasional travel in the HKH region will be required.  

Kathmandu is a lively and exciting place to live. People are friendly, living costs are comparatively  inexpensive, food is delicious (with a range of local and international cuisines), and there are good  local and international schools and a low crime rate. Nepal offers amazing trekking trails, white  water rafting, and safaris, combined with a rich culture and charming yet lively nightlife.  

Duration: Until December 2026, with a probation period of six months. There is a possibility of extension  subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.  

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