Support Review for a Water Quality Study paper in Papua New Guinea

Assist with research on water quality and sanitation.

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Morobe Development Foundation Inc.

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Home-based; Papua New Guinea

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Wednesday 4 Nov 2020 at 08:00 UTC

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Overview

Assist with research on water quality and sanitation.

You have:

PhD in Water Chemistry or Environmental Engineering is required.
Experience in researching Water Quality Index, Hygiene, and Sanitation is necessary.
Good communication and presentation skills are required.
Ability to review and edit research papers is essential.
Knowledge of water quality index research methods is critical.

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Morobe Development Foundation is looking for two Online Volunteers with expertise in research who have knowledge in water quality index research method and skills and who can review and edit research papers. The task will be done through online collaboration daily for a period of four weeks. The Online Volunteers will be guided and briefed by the contact person for Morobe Development Foundation Inc. during the collaboration. The Online Volunteer should have knowledge chemistry, GIS and can use statistical analysis and other methods used in water quality researching. Online Volunteers with extensive knowledge in GIS Mapping and technical writing are highly regarded in this project.

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Water, sanitation and environmental engineering

Morobe Development Foundation Inc. is carrying out research in the areas of water quality control, hygiene, and sanitation and urgently need support of two qualified Online Volunteers who have knowledge and experience in the areas of water quality management, sanitation, and hygiene. The Online Volunteers will only help in reviewing a water quality paper. He or she will be able to provide expert advice using the results provided using his/her experience and knowledge to derive the conclusion expected. The paper once published will be found useful by water consumers in the study area including government officials, decision makers as well as water regulating bodies.
Volunteers: 2 needed
6-10 hours per week / 4 weeks

The volunteer we are looking for must have experience in research in the areas of Water Quality Index, Hygiene, and Sanitation. The volunteer must have good communication and presentation skills. He or she must have a PHD in Water Chemistry or Environmental Engineering.
Papua New Guinea
English

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with water quality research methods?	This assesses your practical experience and understanding of water quality research.	Discuss specific projects or studies you have worked on related to water quality.
How would you approach reviewing a research paper related to water quality?	This evaluates your analytical and editing skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What statistical methods have you used in research, particularly regarding water quality?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how your research has contributed to knowledge in sanitation or hygiene?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure clarity and accuracy in your communication about complex research findings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.