Asian Institute of Technology Seeks Assistant Professor in Natural Resources Management

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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand is recruiting a full-time Assistant Professor in Natural Resources Management within its Faculty of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Applications close on 31 December 2026, with the successful candidate expected to begin on 1 July 2027.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with renewal subject to performance evaluation.

The position focuses on land resource management, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, geospatial analysis, and carbon credits and standards. Expertise in applying artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, drone technology and statistical methods to natural resources management is also sought.

Candidates should hold a relevant doctorate and demonstrate experience in graduate teaching and research supervision. The advertised qualifications include an international publication record with a Scopus h-index greater than five, more than two years of postdoctoral or director-level professional experience, and experience securing research funding and managing projects.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, supervising master’s and doctoral research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, developing research partnerships and contributing to training activities.

Applications should be emailed to dean_frs@ait.ac.th and include a cover letter, a CV using AIT’s prescribed template, five selected publications, a one-page professional statement, and the names, affiliations and email addresses of three referees. CVs that do not follow the required template will not be assessed.

Further information: AIT’s official vacancy announcement, reference Fac 7/26.