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THE GALLON ENVIRONMENT LETTER 506 Victoria Ave., Montreal, Quebec H3Y 2R5 Ph. (514) 369- 0230, fax (514) 369 -3282, Email [EMAIL PROTECTED], Vol. 3, No. 18, December 7, 2000 *****************************************************************
CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA **************************************************************** STANTEC CONSULTING LTD. WISHES TO HIRE AN ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Stantec Consulting Ltd., wishes to hire an Environmental Specialist for Business Development in Winnipeg. This challenging career opportunity currently exists in our Winnipeg office to expand the services of our Environmental Market sector. As a dynamic environmental specialist and key team leader, your will contribute by developing and maintaining new clients, managing projects to successful completion, overseeing proposal strategies, providing technical expertise, and coordinating promotional budget activities. Your knowledge of the Environmental sector is combined with solid experience in developing clients and excellent understanding of the Manitoba market. You also offer expertise in Environmental Impact Assessments for permitting of major manufacturing & natural resource related projects, Environmental Auditing and Site Assessments. You can provide leadership for development of clients and strategic issues, and add value by offering input on technical environmental issues. Your outstanding interpersonal skills are complemented by demonstrated leadership abilities based on past project management responsibilities. With a high level of enthusiasm to expand the business, you aspire to grow professionally and express a keen interest in the profitability and well being of the company. By combining global experience and skills in management, planning, design, and implementation, Stantec Consulting Ltd. supports clients at every stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project completion and beyond. Stantec Consulting Ltd. offers services through more than 2,300 employees, operating out of 40 locations principally in North America. It is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol STN. Interested candidates should forward in confidence, a resume and cover letter to Ghislaine Yelle, Recruitment & Career Coaching Consultant, Calgary, Alberta, Ph. (403) 716-8107, by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Visit the Stantec website at http://www.stantec.com . ************************************************************************* INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION ISSUES RFP FOR US $15,000 GREAT LAKES CONTRACT The International Joint Commission has asked its Great Lakes Science Advisory Board to review Annex 1 of the Canada - United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Board assigned this charge to its Parties Implementation Work Group. The Work Group requires the services of a consultant and has therefore developed a request for proposal for work up to US $15,000. One major task is to compile the most recent data that are representative of open-lake conditions for the contaminants specified in Annex 1 in water and in fish tissue, and compare those data to the Specific Objectives outlined in Annex 1. This will help answer the question, "How well are the objectives in Annex 1 being met?" The second major task is to compare the Specific Objectives with regulatory or policy values that have been developed in the United States and Canada since the Objectives were incorporated into Annex 1. This will allow the Commission to evaluate whether the Specific Objectives require revision, and to help identify new approaches, new parameters, and new applications of science to those revisions. For further background key documents are available upon request. Proposals will be accepted until close of business, 5:00 PM EST, on Friday, December 29, 2000. The proposals received will be reviewed and a decision made to award a contract made no later than Friday, January 5, 2001. For further information contact Dr. M.P. Bratzel, Jr., Great Lakes Regional Office, International Joint Commission (IJC), 100 Ouellette Avenue - 8th Floor, Windsor, Ontario N9A 6T3, Tel: 519.257.6701, Fax 519.257.6740, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************************* ONTARIO ENVIRONMENT COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE SEEKS YOUNG
LAWYER FOR SIX MONTH CONTRACT
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A
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER IN LONDON, ONT. The Communications Branch of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,
southwest region wishes to hire a bilingual communications professional to work
in the London, Ontario office and to develop and implement a communications
strategy and plans for an assigned portfolio of clients. This person would
coordinate the development of bilingual communications and promotional materials
for regional ministry program initiatives, policies and objectives. Under
coordination from the MOE Branch's main office you will consult with clients on
their communications needs; recommend strategies; establish schedules and
budgets; write, review and edit communications materials; and implement public
consultation processes. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated
knowledge of communications and public relations techniques and practices;
excellent planning and organization skills; an ability to coordinate
multi-faceted projects; strong writing and editing skills. Salary range is
$1,033 to $1,191 per week. The deadline for application is December 15, 2000.
Quote file No. EN-228/PC. Send your application to the Ministry of the
Environment, Human Resources Branch, 40 St. Clair Ave., W., 5th Floor, Toronto,
OntarioM4V 1M2, fax (416) 314-9313, or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Visit the MOE
website at http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/ .
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SIX MONTH CONTRACT TO COORDINATE CANADA'S
WORKING GROUP ON THE EXPORT DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (EDC), IN
OTTAWA
The NGO Working Group on the Export Development Corporation (WG) , a
working group of the Halifax Initiative Coalition, promotes adherence by export
credit agencies, particularly Canada's Export Development Corporation (EDC), to
internationally accepted standards regarding transparency, human rights,
environment and sustainable development. It wishes to hire a Coordinator for the
period January 8, 2001 to June 30, 2001 in its Ottawa office. Reporting to the
NGO Working Group on the Export Development Corporation, and working closely
with the Halifax Initiative Coordinator based in Ottawa, s/he is responsible for
communications and coordination of the Working Group. The Coordinator will
support WG research needs through research, writing and coordination of research
projects; undertake media outreach and events, including the drafting of press
releases, opinion pieces and the organizing of press conferences; organize and
document meetings on behalf of the Working Group with government, MPs, NGOs;
organize and record meetings of the WG and support its development, through such
actions as the regular preparation of briefing notes; coordinate activities of
the WG such as public events, speaking tours and web page; and, liaise
nationally and internationally with appropriate non-governmental and research
organizations active in ECA issue, and attend international conferences if
requested by the WG. The successful candidate will have experience in public
interest advocacy on social and environmental policy; research ability on
international trade, human rights, environment issues; have experience with
media relations; have demonstrated strong writing skills, and experience
coordinating research projects and organizing events. Application deadline is
December 10, 2000. The contractor will be paid $21,780 for the 6 month contract.
The contractor would work from 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Please send a
resume and cover letter to the Halifax Initiative by post to 1 Nicholas, Suite
1200, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7B7, ph. (613) 761-3677 or (613) 798-7477 by fax:
(613) 241-5302, or email as Word or text file only to the email address <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
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SOCIAL INVESTMENT ORGANIZATION IN TORONTO WANTS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Social Investment Organization is looking for a bilingual
communications generalist to serve as Assistant Director. The Assistant Director
will support the Executive Director and the Board in providing information to
members and the public on socially responsible investment and in reaching out to
organizations and media interested in social investment. Key duties will include
management of SIO's publishing and internet communications, conference
organization and membership marketing. The Assistant Director will also support
the Executive Director in member liaison. Fluency in English and French is
required; a working knowledge of socially responsible investment would be a
strong asset. Send applications to Eugene Ellmen, Executive Director, Social
Investment Organization, 658 Danforth Suite 409, Toronto Ontario M4J 5B9, email
[EMAIL PROTECTED], Visit their website at http://www.socialinvestment.ca.
****************************************************************** UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL ****************************************************************** MORRIS K. UDALL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONFLICT
RESOLUTION WISHES TO FILL THREE POSITIONS, TUCSON, ARIZONA The U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution of the Morris K.
Udall Foundation based in Tucson, Arizona wishes to select candidates for three
positions, (1) an: Associate Director and (2) two Senior Program Managers.
The U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution was created by the U.S.
Congress through the Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Act of 1998
(P.L. 105-156). As a Federal institution, the Institute provides a neutral
place inside the federal government, but outside the Washington D.C., "Beltway,"
where public and private interests can reach common ground. The Associate
Director will assist in overseeing the operations of the Institute. The
Associate Director's primary duty is to provide supervisory and managerial
guidance to 10-15 administrative and professional Institute staff persons.
This will include assistance to professional staff with case and project
management responsibilities. Duties also include a broad range of administrative
functions, such as assessing present and future personnel and budget
requirements, assisting in developing and implementing Institute policies and
procedures, monitoring and reporting on program accomplishments, implementing
the Institute's program evaluation system, and making improvements to Institute
programs. The successful applicant will have at least 5 years of administrative
experience acting in a management capacity building and supporting teams of
individuals with diverse skills; have 3-5 years of experience with conflict
resolution and/or collaborative, consensus seeking processes, as a program
administrator or practitioner, preferably related to environmental or natural
resource issues; or 5 years of experience in environmental or natural resources
policy and administration coupled with training and participation in alternative
dispute resolution and/or environmental conflict resolution processes; and, have
experience working in or with the public sector (especially at the federal
level). This person will have a professional degree preferably in public
administration, law, environmental or natural resources policy or management and
have knowledge of applicable policies, directives, statutes, regulations, and
guidelines governing management of federal environmental and natural resources
programs. Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interests in
this position, your qualifications, your availability and salary requirements,
and three references with addresses and phone numbers, to Kirk Emerson,
Director, U. S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, 110 S. Church
Ave., Suite 3350, Tucson, AZ 85701. Fax number: (520)
670-5530. Visit the website at http://www.ecr.gov .
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SEEKS A
NATURAL
RESOURCE ECONOMIST The Department of Economics of the University of Tennessee seeks to fill a
position at the rank of assistant/associate professor for the 2001-02 academic
year in natural resource economics. Candidates with complementarities across the
Department's fields of strength, including environmental economics, public
finance, industrial organization and international economics and/or an interest
in contributing to an integrated MBA program are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate instruction, high quality
research and a commitment to fostering development of Departmental activities.
Ph.D. in economics required. Applicants should submit letter of application
indicating which position(s) is being applied for. Provide curriculum vita,
graduate transcripts, research paper and 3 letters of recommendation. Contact
Prof. Matthew N. Murray, Head, Dept. of Economics, 508 Stokely Management
Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996-0550, email
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN DIMENSIONS PROGRAMME
(IHDP), BONN
SEEKS A COORDINATOR AND AN INFORMATION OFFICER The International Science Project IHDP Secretariat located in Bonn,
Germany, wishes to hire two positions: a Project Coordinator and an Information
Officer for its global environmental change program. IHDP is an international,
non-governmental, interdisciplinary research programme. It promotes and
co-ordinates research describing, analysing, and understanding the human
dimensions of global environmental change. This research focuses on the ways
people and societies (a) contribute to global environmental change; (b) are
influenced by global environmental change, and (c) respond to global
environmental change. The Project Co-ordinator works closely with the IHDP
International Project Offices on Land Use and Cover Change (LUCC), Institutional
Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (IDGEC), Industrial Transformation
(IT) and Global Environmental Change and Human Security (GECHS). The Project
Co-ordinator also works closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive
Director on programme planning, reporting, and the development of new
activities. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree (or equivalent)
in the environmental or social sciences; have a demonstrate interest in global
environmental change research, knowledge of international scientific
collaboration and network; and, be computer literate (MS word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, and Internet). The Information Officer will manage the development
and maintenance of IHDP's web site; produce IHDP's newsletter, 'Update'; and,
supervise the maintenance and development of the IHDP database of global change
researchers. The successful candidate will have competency in desktop
publishing, newsletter production and editing, web design. Interest in
environmental issues and the world of scientific research; be fluent in spoken
and written English, other languages desirable. Deadline for application is
December 1, 2000. Applications for both positions should provide a concise
statement by the applicant on particular interests and qualifications for the
job. In addition the application should include details of education and
employment history, a complete CV, and contact details (including telephone and
email) for 3 referees. For further information, please contact Dr. Neil
Hamilton, Deputy Executive Director, IHDP Secretariat, Walter Flex Str. 3, 53113
Bonn, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)228 739 050, fax +49 (0)228, 739 054, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Visit the website at http://www.uni-bonn.de/IHDP)
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FEMINISTS FOR ANIMALS RIGHTS WANTS AN EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
IN TUCSON, ARIZONA Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR) an Ecofeminist Alliance, a nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is seeking an individual to fill its Executive Director
position in its Tucson, Arizona office. Founded in 1985, this will be
FAR's first full-time paid director. It is seeking a highly
self-motivated, versatile and committed individual with non-profit experience
who can develop and expand all aspects of FAR, from establishing our new office
to membership development to program implementation to fundraising--someone who
is able to take on all aspects of running a grassroots nonprofit
organization. The director is the only full-time paid staff member of FAR
and will need to be flexible, creative and willing to take on a variety of
tasks. Because of the unique nature of our organization, we ask that candidates
be feminist, vegetarian and animal liberationist. Preferred candidates
will also have experience in fundraising, membership acquisition and database
maintenance; have organizational skills and experience; have excellent writing
and editorial skills; have excellent public speaking and people skills; and have
knowledge of and contacts in feminist, animal advocacy and vegetarian movements.
Salary is dependent upon experience, up to us $26,000 plus health benefits.
Please send resume and three references to Michelle Taylor, FAR, P.O. Box 41355,
Tucson, Arizona, 85717 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED].
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA WANTS PROFESSOR IN HUMAN
ENVIRONMENT
The Department of Geography and Regional Development at the University of
Arizona seeks a Assistant/Associate Professor Geography and Regional
Development. It will be a tenure-track position with research and teaching in
the Human-Environment area, to begin academic year
2001-2002. The position is open to a broad range of Human- Environment specialties that complement existing departmental strengths and reinforce links to interdisciplinary activities across campus (www.geog.arizona.edu). The appointment type is dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience. The candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate students; perform duties related to teaching, research, and service. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in geography or a closely related discipline completed prior to appointment. Demonstrated potential or excellence in research, teaching, and securing grant funding. To apply, please submit letter of application including current and future research interests and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Chair, Human- Environmental Search Committee, Department of Geography and Regional Development, Harvill Building, Box #2, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0076. ************************************************************************
EAST-WEST CENTRE IN HAWAII WISHES TO FILL
TWO
ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS The East-West Center based in Honolulu, Hawaii, wishes to hire two senior
environmental research persons. The Center was established by the United
States Congress in 1960 to promote mutual understanding and cooperation among
the governments and peoples of the Asia-Pacific region including the United
States, the East-West Center seeks to foster the development of an Asia-Pacific
community through cooperative study, training and research. The Center is
seeking highly qualified candidates for two positions who will be responsible
for developing strategies to build cooperative projects with active
participation of senior researchers and private sector representatives from
Asia-Pacific and the United States. Position 1. Fellow/Senior Fellow,
Environmental Policy. Levels 12, 13, or 14 (Equivalent to Associate Professor or
Professor). The successful candidate should have a strong record of
policy-relevant research and publication on environmental policy and
institutional issues of broad significance to the Asia-Pacific region. Specific
interests might include energy related atmospheric pollution, climate change
negotiations, environmental assessment and public policy, and the roles
institutions play in causing and confronting global environmental changes.
Candidates with a graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in economics,
political science, or law or related fields with a specialization in
environmental issues are preferred.
Position 2. Fellow/Senior Fellow, Pollution. (Equivalent to Associate
Professor or Professor).
The successful candidate should have a strong record of policy relevant research and publication in the areas of urban and related pollution and development issues. Specific interests might include transnational atmospheric pollution, and energy, water, transportation, waste-related urban pollution and related public health and safety considerations in the Asia-Pacific region. Qualifications should include quantitative research and experience with urban and/or regional pollution models or environmental aspects of urban planning and development. Candidates with graduate degrees (or equivalent experience) in both science and environmental policy/economics or closely related fields are preferred. Applicants should have a Ph.D in a relevant field, plus at least four years of post-PhD research experience, including one year of experience in Asia. A Master's degree and ten years relevant research experience is considered as equivalent to the Ph.D. Salary is negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range from US $58,700 to $82,500. The deadline for application is January 15, 2001. Send your application including a cover letter documenting relevant interests, qualifications, experience, and future research plans; Curriculum vitae, one writing sample (not exceeding 15,000 words); and, three letters of recommendation, to Human Resources Office, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601, fax (808) 944-7970. For further information, see their website at http://www.EastWestCenter.org. Background on the Center's Research Program and areas of concentration may be requested from the Director of Studies, at the address above or by email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. *********************************************************************
U.S. YOUTH GREEN CORPS TO SELECT 35 STUDENTS
Green Corps, a youth training group established in Washington, D.C. by
environmental groups annually seeks to employ and train 35 students. It is a
one-year, full-time, paid Environmental Leadership Training Program that gives
you the best training available to launch an organizing and advocacy career.
Green Corps is a non-profit field school for environmental organizing, founded
by leading environmentalists in 1992 to identify and train the next generation
of environmental leaders. The program includes intensive classroom
training, hands-on experience running urgent environmental and public health
campaigns, and placement assistance in
permanent positions with leading environmental groups. They are looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, have experience working with environmental or social change issues, and have demonstrated leadership experience. A Bachelor's degree is beneficial but not a necessity. Everyone with passion and purpose is encouraged to apply. The trainees will be placed in some 20 cities across the United States, which may include Washington, DC, and cities in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. The program begins in August 2001, with the Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, Massachusetts, and concludes with graduation in August 2002. You will be provided with a salary of US$18,000, health care coverage, paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and a student loan repayment program. You are encouraged to apply on-line at their website, http://www.greencorps.org, especially if Green Corps is not conducting interviews on your campus. Deadlines vary by location beginning in January 2001 and concluding March 1, 2001. You can contact Lisa Archer, Green Corps, National Field Organizer, ph. 202-783-7400, Ext.111, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Sign on at their website at http://www.greencorps.org *********************************************************************
TWO ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITATORS WANTED IN
CALIFORNIA
CONCUR Inc., of California is looking for two dynamic, inspired,
self-reliant professionals to work in a challenging position with our small,
rapidly growing company, to manage and coordinate environmental dispute
resolution projects involving many stakeholders, scientific fact-finding and
policy related issues. There is a position each in Berkeley, California and
Santa Cruz, Calif. You must possess graduate training in environmental policy
and conflict resolution, be comfortable facilitating and mediating small and
large groups, possess self-confidence, want to make a positive and lasting
contribution to the field of Environmental Conflict Resolution, and enjoy
working with a small team to help you meet these personal and career objectives.
Formal prior work in the fields of environmental policy and conflict resolution
is a must. Also, detailed knowledge of environmental issues (e.g. water supply,
forestry, endangered species, etc.) in the American West is required. CONCUR
specializes in providing environmental policy and conflict resolution services
to a range of federal, state, local governments, business and environmental
groups. Its work is based on a fundamental two-part expertise that we provide to
its clients. Projects in which CONCUR is currently engaged: helping the State of
California and a major oil company clean up the largest land-based oil spill in
the United States (20 million gallons); organizing and facilitating a months
long investigation by a panel of senior scientists of new technologies to clean
up large-scale chemical contamination; mediating a dialogue between local, state
and federal agencies on a major transportation project in Southern California;
development of a comprehensive plan for a major coastal transportation corridor
in Northern California; helping to plan for a federal/state effort to restore
the San Francisco Bay/Delta ecosystem; and working with CALFED to resolve
disagreements around agricultural water use efficiency. Please mail a resume,
cover letter, writing sample, references, and salary history to CONCUR, Inc.,
Personnel Manager, 333 Church Street, Suite C, Santa Cruz, California
95060 or CONCUR, Inc., Personnel Manager, 1832 Second Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710, Fax to: 831-457-8610, Fax to: 510-649-1980.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
BUILDING DESIGN IN CONNECTICUT
Steven Winter Associates is seeking researchers for an award-winning
architecture and engineering firm specializing in energy-efficiency,
environmentally-sensitive design, analysis and building research. Architects
with 3-15 years experience and with interest/ experience in green building
issues needed for sustainability research, design and analysis. This is a
unique opportunity to join with one of the nation's leading specialists in
high-performance buildings. Good research and writing skills required for senior
positions. Knowledge of sustainable design a definite plus. Excellent
opportunity for growth. Sign-on bonus and relocation package. These
positions offer excellent growth potential and attractive
compensation packages / EOE. Send resume in confidence to Human
Resources, Steven Winter Associates, Inc., 50 Washington Street, Norwalk,
Connecticut 06854, Fax: 203-852-0741, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The New York/New Jersey Trail Conference wishes to hire an Executive
Director to work in Mahwah, New Jersey. The successful candidate will
serve as a spokesperson for the hiking community and act as a liaison in
promoting broad partnerships with government agencies and environmental
organizations. He or she will work with the board of directors to provide vision
to the organization and encourage a high profile within the environmental
community. The executive director will supervise a modest-sized staff and
consultants, and cultivate and strengthen the volunteer base. Other
responsibilities include overseeing fiscal operations, grants, publications,
membership, outreach, and land preservation activities. The successful candidate
will have a BA/BS degree and minimum of five years of management experience
including staff, fiscal and project supervision. Master's a plus Experience
working with volunteers Success in membership development or grant
writing/fund-raising Demonstrated skills in communication, diplomacy, and
negotiating. Participation in long-range planning a plus Word processing and
Internet skills. The deadline for application is December 15, 2000. Please
submit a cover letter and resume (no more than 2 pages) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by mail to NY-NJ
Trail Conference, Search Committee, PO Box 169, McAfee, New Jersey 07428. Please
mention this posting in your letter with the Job Reference #: ENV120. email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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OLDENBURG UNIVERSITY, GERMANY, WANTS A RESEARCH
ASSISTANT
The Department of Economics and Law, Institute for Economics at
Oldenburg University in Germany offers a PhD position as Scientific Assistant to
work with the Scientific Pool of Environmental Economic Disciplines (SPEED). The
main research focus will be on quantitative analysis of impacts by diverse
environmental and energy policy strategies. This explicit position is focused on
the investigation of economic impacts by climate policy strategies on the world
economies with quantitative modelling tools (preferably modelled in GAMS or
Fortran90), This position offers the opportunity to elaborate the PhD and to
take action within international research projects, teaching activities within
the area of environmental and resource economics are welcome. Applicants should
have a degree (diploma) in economics, mathematics or physics with economic
background and should not be older than 30 years. Basic knowledge of German is
welcome but must be learned during the research stay. The Carl von Ossietzky
University of Oldenburg intends to increase the share of women, women are
explicitly encouraged to apply. The deadline for application is December 10,
2000. Please send your application to Oldenburg University, FB4, Head of
research group SPEED, Dr. Claudia Kemfert P.O. Box, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany,
Tel.: +49 441 798 8398, Fax: +49 441 798 8309, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Visit the
website at http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/~kemfert/speed/speed.html.
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK WANTS LECTURER
ON
RURAL DEVELOPMENT Applications are invited for a permanent position as Senior
Lecturer/Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental and Business
Economics, The University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg. The Department of
Environmental and Business Economics (IME) under the Social Science Faculty at
the University of Southern Denmark, is situated in Esbjerg, with a scientific
staff of 19 . Special focus areas for business economics research are:
innovation, learning and competence building as well as regional science
focusing on rural innovation. This field of research is in a formative stage,
and it is their intent to integrate the regional science/rural development
research into the wider socio- and business economics research activities of the
Department. The regional science/rural innovation research is expected to
interact fruitfully with the activities of the Centre for Rural Development,
which is currently being established. The Centre has as one of its main purposes
to contribute to the sustainable development of rural districts, especially in
terms of business development and living conditions. The application must
include the following: 1) a curriculum vitae demonstrating teaching experience,
2) a list of all publications indicating which publications are most relevant
for the position, 3) three copies of all relevant publications, 4) a list of all
enclosures. All enclosures must be numbered, signed and, where necessary,
assembled in sets. Please send 3 copies of the application, marked
"341/522-005128. " before December, 15. 2000 at 12.00 to the University of
Southern Denmark, The Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense
M, Denmark. Visit their website at http://www.sam.sdu.dk/dept/ime
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION MANAGER WANTED FOR
CHINA
European Project Consultants (EPC), based in Belgium offers technical
assistance to the EC-China Environmental Management co-operation Programme
(EMCP) in Component 4, concerning Information, Documentation and Promotion. It
is looking for a good candidate for the post of a Co-Director, who shall be
based in Beijing for 4 years (40 work months). Candidates will have to show
in-depth knowledge of the area of work (collection, development and
dissemination of information; awareness-raising on environmental and sustainable
development subject; public relations and assistance to co-ordination), at least
ten years experience of project management, and familiarity with procedures of
international funding agencies. They will ideally have a track record concerning
project implementation in China and have a good understanding of local methods
of working and of the institutional framework. Ability to work in English, both
orally and in writing, will be a prerequisite. Communication skills in Mandarin
will be an advantage. In terms of academic background, a master degree
will be the minimum required. Citizenship of an EU Member State is required for
this post. We also can add short-term Information and Communication Experts.
Specialised expertise is likely to be required is environmentally sound
technologies, joint venture operations, television and broadcasting,
institutional development local and municipal development, industry development.
Send your application to the Human Resources Department by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Contact Li Xiao, European
Project Consultants S.A. (EPC), Avenue des Arts 50, boite 16, B-1000 Bruxelles,
Belgium, Tel +32 2 5137770, Fax +32 2 5137781.Visit the website for a full
description of the job at http://epc-eu.net/emcp.htm.
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