Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:18:07 -0400
From: Gary Gallon
Subject: Green Jobs Available Nov II '98
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=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Canadian Institute for Business and the=
Environment
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l'environnement
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cibe@web.net
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THESE JOBS ARE CURRENT REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE !!
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CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT NETWORK (CEN) SEEKS
A NATIONAL DIRECTOR FOR OTTAWA
The Canadian Environmental Network (CEN) is a national non-
profit organization that supports and facilitates the work of member=20
environmental groups across Canada. The CEN wishes to hire a National
Director to work at its headquarters in Ottawa, who is fully bilingual=20
in French and English. The successful candidate will have experience=20
in the grassroots, non-profit environmental sector and possess the strategic=
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and interpersonal skills to manage Canada=92s national environmental NGO
effectively. Familiarity with Canadian environmental issues, government=20
policy, and fund raising techniques are desirable. An excellent=
communicator,=20
the National Director will encourage a consultative, collaborative approach=
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that foster sharing, enthusiasm and confidence to the membership of the CEN.
Deadline for application is November 17, 1998. The annual salary range is=20
$40-$45,000, plus a health benefit plan. Submit resumes and references,=20
(5:00 P.M.) to CEN Hiring Committee, 945 Wellington Street, Suite 300,=20
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2X5, Fax 613- 728- 2963, email=A0 andree@cen.web.net
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CANADA=92S PEMBINA INSTITUTE SEEKING TO HIRE
TWO CLIMATE CHANGE PROFESSIONALS IN OTTAWA
The Pembina Institute is seeking to hire a project manager and a senior=20
researcher and writer for its Climate Protection Solutions project in=
Ottawa.=20
Climate Protection Solutions will be a comprehensive clearinghouse=20
on the Internet for practical information on greenhouse gas emissions=20
reduction. It is designed to become the key information source for=20
Canadian individuals, communities, public institutions, businesses=20
and industries seeking practical =93how-to=94 information on actions to=20
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will include detailed and=20
quantified information on success stories, tools, and sources for=20
further help. Lead partners are the federal government=92s Climate=20
Change Action Fund, Environment Canada and Natural Resources=20
Canada. The project is also receiving significant financial support from=20
Consumers Gas, Petro-Canada, Suncor Energy, TransAlta Utilities=20
and Westcoast Energy. Both positions will work out of the Institute=92s=20
Ottawa office and report to Robert Hornung, Climate Change Program=20
Director.=A0=20
The Project Manager will have a minimum of 3 years experience
in environmental policy-making, environmental research or environmental=20
education, substantial project management experience in the areas of=20
environmental information systems, public education initiatives, or=20
publicly accessible data services, extensive personal experience with=20
Internet research and use, graduate level studies in environmental=20
studies or sciences, or equivalent practical experience, and strong general=
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knowledge of policies related to energy and environment issues and=20
climate change. Start Date: as early as December 1, 1998. Annual salary
range is $40,000 - $48,000.
The Senior Researcher will research and analyze greenhouse gas=20
emission reduction opportunity areas through reviews of published=20
literature, the Internet, and interviews with experts in the field. The
person will identify, analyze, quantify and compile in a standard=20
format, detailed greenhouse gas emission reduction success stories=20
through a review of materials produced by programs that facilitate=20
greenhouse gas emissions reduction, source documents from best- in-
field leaders, and interviews with practitioners. The successful candidate
will have graduate level studies in environmental studies or sciences, or=20
equivalent practical experience, minimum of 3 years practical or academic=20
experience related to analysis and=A0 implementation of practical tools and=
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strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and demonstrated expertise=20
in greenhouse gas emission reduction opportunities in at least one of the=20
sectors (e.g., residential, municipal, industrial) addressed by Climate=20
Protection Solutions). The starting date for both positions is=20
December 1, 1998. The annual salary range for the researcher is=20
$35,000 - $40,000 / year
Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest, a detailed=
resume,
and four references IMMEDIATELY to: Rob Hornung, The Pembina=20
Institute, Suite 505, 124 O=92Connor Street. Ottawa, Ontario,=A0 K1P 5M9=A0=
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Ph: 613- 235- 6288 Fax=A0 613- 235- 8118, Email=A0=A0 rhornung@web.net=A0=A0=
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Head Office: Box 7558, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S7
Ph: 403- 542- 6272 Fax: 403- 542- 6464 Email=A0 piad@ccinet.ab.ca
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ENVIRONMENT CANADA FUNDED PROGRAMS
Environment Canada and the Environment Minister, the Hon. Christine=20
Stewart are offering funding through two programs for individuals and=20
community groups to conduct environmental programs in Canada. The=20
first is the Canada Millennium Partnership Program which provides funding=20
for projects which support a sustainable environment and promote new=20
ways of showing our respect for nature while we progress as a leading=20
economy". Canadians or landed immigrants can apply. Get details=20
from 1-888-774- 9999 or from the website=A0
<http://www.millennium.gc.ca/rm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.millennium.gc.ca/rm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
The second is Environment Canada's Eco-Action 2000 Program.=20
If you have an idea for a project, call 1-800-667-7779, or send an=20
email to=A0 ecoaction2000.pyr@ec.gc.ca.=A0 Or visit the website=20
<http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoactionm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoactionm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
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NEW CANADIAN GRANT PROGRAM FOR=20
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have
announced the creation of a $500,000 program of international=20
development grants for young Canadian researchers.=A0 In three years,=20
the annual total of grants awarded will rise to $1 million. The initiative=
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is designed to encourage young Canadian researchers to study emerging
resource, environmental and social=A0 issues that will determine the future=
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of relations between Canada and the nations of Asia and Latin America.=20
The funding will take the form of top-up grants that will enable researchers=
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to obtain release time from teaching to pursue their research and fellowship=
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holders to work in the field for purposes of research. Contact, Diane Hardy,=
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Media Relations, IDRC, Tel.(613) 236-6163, ext. 2570, Fax (613) 563- 2476,
email=A0=A0 hardy@idrc.ca,=A0 Website=
<http://www.idrc.ca//ecoactionm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.idrc.ca//ecoactionm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/ Obtain
the complete=20
application form at the website=A0 <http://www.sshrc.ca/ecoactionm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.sshrc.ca/ecoactionm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
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SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN VANCOUVER WANT NEW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The International Centre for Sustainable Cities (ICSC) wishes to hire
an a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant for the position of Executive=20
Director. ICSC is a Vancouver-based NGO created to promote sustainable=20
urban development through demonstration projects using Canadian=20
experience and technology. ICSC focusses on tangible, on-the-ground=20
projects in specific cities around the world. Its ten projects in seven=20
countries to date tackle problems of garbage landfills, composting,=20
recycling, sustainable housing design, management training for sustainable=
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development, and urban renewal. The successful candidates should have
significant management experience and an entrepreneurial approach. Project
and financial management skills will be particularly useful. Computer
literacy is a pre-requisite. ICSC currently has projects in China, Poland,=
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Thailand, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Canada. Multicultural=20
experience coupled with government relations skills would be a real plus.=20
Applications should be sent to Christopher Davies, Management Connections=20
Incorporated, 1900-1095 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2M6.=A0=20
Fax (604) 685- 5187; email mcisearch@bc.sympatico.ca.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY SEEKING THREE=20
ECONOMICS PROFESSORS
The Department of Economics at the University of Calgary seeks=20
applicants for for three full-time tenure-track positions=A0 the first=20
position at the rank of Assistant Professor;=A0 the second at the rank=20
of Assistant or Associate Professor;=A0 and the third at the rank of=20
Instructor.=A0 All positions are effective July 1, 1999. For the Assistant/
Associate Professor positions, preference will be given to candidates=20
specializing in resource economics (especially energy or environmental=20
economics), regulatory economics or public economics. Deadline=20
for application is November 30, 1998. Applications should include a=20
covering letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of recent research and the=20
names of three referees.=A0 Applications for the Instructor position should=
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include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of recent excellent=20
teaching performance and the names of three referees. Send applications=20
to, Dr. Robert L. Mansell, Head, Department of Economics, University=20
of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
fax (403) 282- 5262, website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/econ/nm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
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STAFF SOUGHT FOR CANADA=92S GLOBAL=20
CHANGE GAME IN WESTERN & CENTRAL CANADA
A unique drama and game created to educate students and the=20
public about the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions has been
launched for play in Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta,=20
and British Columbia. The game coordinates wish to hire a=20
crew of seven young adults along with coordinators, Assessment=20
Surveyor and researchers. Please send a resume, two letters=20
of reference, and a cover letter detailing your previous involvement=20
with the GCG and your interest in this position to The Global Change=20
Game (GCG), PO Box 1632, Winnipeg Manitoba=A0 R3C 2Z6,
Tel. (204) 783- 2675=A0=A0=A0 Fax (204) 783- 2680, Email=A0=A0=
info@gcg.mb.ca
Website=A0=A0 http://www.gcg.mb.caca/econ/nm.htmlr.htmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
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EARTH DAY 2000 ORGANIZER NEEDED FOR WASHINGTON=20
Earth Day 2000 in Seattle, Washington wishes to hire a Senior Organizer=20
for its national field campaign. Do you have campaign experience=20
(environmental and/or political)? Are you creative, resilient, and fun to=20
work=A0 with? That=92s who the Board of Directors of Earth Day 2000 Seattle=
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is looking for. The Organizer will assist in development and implementation=
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of Earth Day 2000's national field strategy; provide guidance and assistance=
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to Regional Coordinators (and other staff); and engage in public speaking=20
locally and nationally. Earth Day 2000 is an international campaign using=20
the latest information technology and traditional grassroots organizing to=
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mobilize half a billion people around the world to challenge the power of=20
vested interests and protect the public interest.=A0 Earth Day 2000 will
accelerate=20
the phase- out of fossil fuels and nuclear power, and promote the efficient
use
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f renewable energy resources. The salary ranges from US $25,000 to $35,000.=
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The deadline for applications is November 15, 1998.=A0 Send a cover letter=
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and resume to, Christopher Curtis, National Coordinator, Earth Day 2000,=20
91 Marion Street, Seattle, Washington 98104, email=A0 ccurtis@earthday.net=
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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE WANTS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Dartmouth College is expanding its interdisciplinary environmental
studies program through a tenure track appointment at the assistant=20
professor level to begin fall 1999.=A0 It is seeking a natural or social=20
scientist using mathematical and/or simulation modeling approaches=20
to study environmental problems with an emphasis on large-scale systems.=20
It is interested in land/atmosphere interactions as they relate to problems=
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of global environmental change or the effects of pollutants on natural=20
systems Other areas of interest include human population and resource=20
use and the sustainability of human-dominated ecosystems.=A0 The successful=
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candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous externally-funded=
research
program and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the
Environmental Studies Program. A Ph.D. in a relevant area of the=20
environmental sciences or social sciences such as ecosystem science,=20
geography, systems engineering, economics or a related field is required.=20
Submit curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests,=20
representative reprints, and three letters of reference to Dr. Ross A.=20
Virginia, Search Committee Chair, Environmental Studies Program,=20
Dartmouth College, 6182 Steele Hall- Room 306, Hanover, New Hampshire=20
03755-3577. Fax (603) 646- 1682.=20
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BIODIVERSITY PROGRAM OFFICER NEEDED FOR=20
CHIAPAS, MEXICO
The International Cooperative Biodiversity Group (ICBG) seeks to
hire a Program Coordinator, for a multidisciplinary/multinational
project on drug discovery, medical ethnobiology, biodiversity inventory,
and sustained economic development among the Maya of Highland Chiapas,
Mexico. Funding is provided by the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH)
and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The coordinator will perform
all non-scientific administrative activities associated with a large=
research=20
program. Duties include administering $2.5 million funding over 5 year=20
period, setting up or supervise set-up of networking for 25 international=20
participants, conference development and arrangements, skilled report=20
writing, desktop publishing, database design and management=20
(preference given to applicants with good knowledge of BIOTA and
familiarity with Macintosh and Windows-based programs), web-page
development and maintenance, knowledge of basic accounting and fiscal
monitoring regulations. Special skills include near-fluency in Spanish
(speaking and writing), excellent organizational capacities.=20
The successful candidate will have an advanced degree (MS, or Ph.D.) in
anthropology, botany, ecology, biological sciences, natural resources, or
related fields, or demonstrated experience in program management in field
oriented, biodiversity/conservation/development- focused research.
Send a two- page cover letter, resume and names, addresses (including=20
e-mail) and phone numbers of three references to Brent Berlin, Group=20
Leader, Maya ICBG, Laboratories of Ethnobiology, Department of=20
Anthropology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602. For more=20
info contact John R. Stepp, Laboratories of Ethnobiology, Department=20
of Anthropology Baldwin Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia=20
30602-1619, ph. (706) 542- 3780, fax (706) 542- 3998,=20
email=A0 rstepp@uga.edu=A0=A0 Website=A0=A0
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SIERRA CLUB SEATTLE WANTS DIRECTOR
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
The Sierra Club Cascade Chapter seeks a Director to organize and=20
implement the Chapter=92s legislative and conservation programs; and
serve as a lobbyist.=A0 The successful candidate should have experience=20
in lobbying and political and grassroots organizing; excellent interpersonal=
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skills; and proficiency in computer skills. Send cover letter and resume=20
immediately to Cascade Chapter, Staff Search, 8511 =AD 15th Ave. NE,=20
#201, Seattle, Washington 98ll5-3101, ph. (206) 523- 2147, fax (206) 523-
2079;
website=A0
<http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/wahtmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/wa=tmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
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GREENPEACE WANTS CAMPAIGN PROFESSIONAL
FOR FORESTS AND OCEANS, BASED IN AMSTERDAM
Greenpeace International seeks to hire a Policy and Strategy Campaign
Coordinator for its worldwide forests and oceans campaigns. The=20
successful candidate will work in Amsterdam at the international office.
The campaigner will act as the organization=92s principal representative
in relations with national governments, the United Nations and other
international officials.=A0 He or she will be working on matters related=20
to international treaties, conventions and protocols, and will undertake=20
or coordinate research on legal, political, scientific and economic issues.
The successful candidate will have extensive academic and/or practical=20
knowledge on scientific and policy issues related to the protection and
management of the earth=92s forests and oceans. The person will have a
flair for developing strategies for the translation of public concerns into=
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effective national or international legal instruments and transformation=20
of industry practice. Send in your application immediately to Human=20
Resources Department, Greenpeace International, Keizersgracht 176,=20
1016 DW,=A0 Amsterdam,=A0 or by email to=A0 lhatton@ams.greenpeace.org
Website=A0 <http://www.greenpeace.org/chapters/wa=tmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.greenpeace.org=20apters/wa=tmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/
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REGIONAL COORDINATOR NEEDED BY FAO FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT IN BAY OF BENGAL, INDIA
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization of the United=20
Nations (FAO) is looking for a Regional Coordinator for the preparatory=20
phase of the "Sustainable Management of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine=20
Ecosystem (LME)" initiative. This is a regional activity supported by the=20
Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the World Bank, the Swedish=20
International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), FAO, and the=20
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA).=A0 The participating=20
countries are Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, Myanmar,=20
Sri Lanka and Thailand. The objective of project is to develop a Strategic
Action
Programme (SAP) for the Sustainable Management of the Bay of Bengal LME to
enhance national and regional efforts in place under the Bay of Bengal
Programme (BOBP) to protect the health of the ecosystem and manage the
living resources of the Bay on a sustainable basis to improve the food and
livelihood security of the region's coastal population.=A0
The regional coordinator is required for an 18 month assignment to
work in Chennai, Madras, India. The Regional Coordinator, will=20
prepare a detailed work plan; ensure the establishment of national and=20
regional coordination mechanisms and linkages and information=20
dissemination; provide technical support and guidance to the National=20
Coordinators in setting up coordination mechanisms; and, set up a=20
Scientific Advisory Panel to provide scientific and technical advice=20
on the orientation and eventual preparation of the Transboundary=20
Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Plan.=A0 The successful
candidate will have an advanced university degree in any one of marine
affairs, fisheries management/policy formulation, coastal area management,
environmental science, environmental/natural resources economics, or related
area; have a minimum of 10 years (for PhD) and 15 years (for Master's=
Degree)
in working in the coastal and marine environment, preferably in South and/or
South East Asia; and, have a demonstrated ability to work in a multisectoral=
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environment. If interested, please send curriculum vitae and statement of
interest to, Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Chief, Service IV, Investment Centre=
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Division, FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy
email=A0=A0 Michael.Fitzpatrick@fao.org=A0=A0 Send copies to=
Barbara.Cooney@fao.org
and=A0 Dora.Blessich@fao.org, Tel. 39 06 5705 5445 or 5705 5478,=20
Fax=A0=A0=A0 39 06 5705 4657
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U.S. RHODE ISLAND UNIVERSITY GIVING ENVIRONMENTAL
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
The Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
of the University of Rhode Island invites applications from competitive=20
applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. programs. Graduate student applicants=20
can compete for several graduate research assistantships, offering=20
opportunities to work on applied or theoretical issues on various=20
environmental and natural resource related topics. Many assistantships=20
have secure funding at present, from sources such as the National Science
Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of=20
Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.=A0 Graduate
research assistantships pay tuition and an academic year stipend of
US $9,205-$10,085.=A0 In addition, incoming graduate students compete for a
$1,000 fellowship. Contact the Graduate Director, Department of=20
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 5 Lippitt Road,=20
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881; phone (401) 874-2472;
website <http://www.uri.edu/cels/enreapters/wa=tmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/>http://www.uri.edu/cels/enreapters/wa=tmlases/1998/ninatip.html/lanina/; or=
email=A0
renri@uriacc.uri.edu.=A0
Admission and funding decisions are made on a rolling basis between=20
February and June.
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UNIVERSITY OF MAINE WANTS NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMIST
The Department of Resource Economics and Policy, University of Maine
wishes to appoint a professor in Production Economics. The successful
candidate will work on issues relating to a variety of resource based=20
industries including agriculture, forestry, and aqua culture and=20
commercial fisheries; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or=20
Economics; have a strong theoretical and quantitative training; have=20
excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to teach=20
graduate and undergraduate courses; and, have an ability to develop=20
collaborative working relations with other researchers. Production Economics=
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skills include training in new technology adoption, applications to risk=20
management, resource based business competitiveness in national and=20
international markets, vertical coordination, policy analysis, etc.
This is a Tenure-Track Position at the Assistant or Associate Professor
level.=A0 Position start date is Sept. 1, 1999. Contact Alexis Howard=20
at the Dept. of Resource Economics and Policy, University of Maine=20
ext. 6467 to obtain a copy of the detailed position announcement.
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INTERNET ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER PROJECT OFFICER
WANTED FOR UNEP NET BY GRID ARENDAL, NORWAY
GRID-Arendal, one of sixteen environment information centers=20
within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)=20
wishes to hire a Senior Engineer/Project Manager. GRID- Arendal=20
is located in the Longum Park Technology Centre in Arendal, Norway.
It has a staff of 20, half of which is recruited internationally. Its=
working=20
language is English. UNEPnet is a dedicated global Internet for=20
environment and sustainable development. Its role is=A0 to improve=20
global exchange of environmental data and information and address=20
the widening=A0 "information gap" between the industrialised and=20
developing worlds. The backbone of the system=A0 is the Mercure=20
satellite telecommunications network donated to UNEP by six=20
European=A0 countries. The Project Manager will design and plan,=20
extend and operate the UNEPnet; relevant disciplines are data-
communications, Internet operations, satellite communications,=20
ISDN, and videoconferencing services. The successful candidate
will have a higher education relevant to telecommunication,
electronics, data processing (MSc, Siv. Ing.). Deadline for application=20
is November 15, 1998. Send application marked "UIC" to Mr. Harald=20
Holt, Director, UIC, UNEP/GRIDArendal, Longum Park, P.O. Box=20
1602 Myrene, N4801 Arendal, Norway, Tel: +47 37 03 56 50,=20
Fax: +47 37 03 50 50=A0 email=A0 grid@grida.no=A0 Phone +47 370 35 701,=20
email=A0=A0 holt@grida.no Website=A0=
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OXFAM SEEKS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
FOR THE AMAZON, BASED IN BOSTON, MASS.
Oxfam America, a Boston-based international development
organization, is looking for a community based resource management
specialist to assist Oxfam in building its technical expertise in the area
of CBRM. The specialist with be Oxfam's point person on a collaborative
research project on CBRM initiatives in indigenous communities in the
Amazon, and will also work with other regional programs as the improve and
consolidate their CBRM strategies.=A0 The position is based in Boston, but
extensive travel is required. Applicants must have 3-5 years field
experience and have strong Spanish language skills.=A0=A0 The position is
currently funded for 18 months, we continue to look for funding for an
additional 18 months. Contact Oxfam America, 26 West Street, Boston,=20
Massachusetts 021111206,=A0 ph. 1 800 77OXFAM, fax 617 728 2594
email=A0=A0 info@oxfamamerica.org Website=A0=A0
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:17:40 -0500
From: Charlotte Pyle
Subject: Research Assistantship available
Please pass this on to prospective Master's students
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RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP -- forest log decay study
to start Spring Semester 1999 or Summer 1999
Description: The study involves field work and some
lab work to determine typical rates of log decay and
residence times of logs within decay classes for a
chronosequence of common Oak-hardwood forest tree
species. Preliminary field work will involve contacting
landowners and subsequently driving to field sites. A
valid driver's license and willingness to work alone
in the field are required.
Assistantship includes an annual stipend, tuition waiver,
and health insurance. The work will lead to a Master's
Degree in Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut.
The University of Connecticut is located in rural northeastern
Connecticut.
Starting Date: Spring Semester 1999 or Summer 1999
For more information, on the project and our program,
please contact:
Dr. Charlotte Pyle
University of Connecticut
Dept. Natural Resources Management & Engineering
Storrs, CT 06269-4087
telephone: (860) 486-2840
Preferred method of contact:
e-mail: cpyle@CANR1.cag.uconn.edu
Note: CANR is followed by the number "1", not a letter.
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Charlotte Pyle, Ph.D. cpyle@CANR1.cag.uconn.edu
Dept. NRME U-87
University of Connecticut phone: (860) 486-2840
Storrs, CT 06269-4087 fax: (860) 486-5408
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