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THE GALLON ENVIRONMENT LETTER
Canadian Institute for Business and the Environment
Institut Canadien du Commerce et de l'environnement
506 Victoria Ave., Montreal, Quebec
Ph. (514) 369- 0230, fax (514) 369- 3282, Email [log in to unmask]
September 18, 1998
THESE JOBS ARE CURRENT, AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE !!
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SMITH BARNEY INVESTMENT FIRM IN NEW YORK
WANTS SOCIAL/ENVIRO RESEARCHER
The investment firm of Salomon Smith Barney in New York
wishes to hire a social research analyst for its Asset Management
Division. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree
(MBA or CFA a+) and a minimum of five related experience,
preferably with a background in social and environmental policy,
and in asset management. The person should have a firm understanding
of corporate social responsibility issues (particularly environmental
concerns); excellent research, writing & presentation skills; eager to
work with creative team within a large corp structure. Responsibilities
include researching major corps' records on environmental and social
issues; supporting SBAM's marketing. team on key social investment
concepts; making client presentations. Resume & cover letter to Dept,
DK-LL, Salomon Smith Barney, 7th Floor, 388 Greenwich Street, New
York, N.Y. 10013; fax (212) 816- 2458. Or Contact, Angie Rivera Corp.
Recruiting ph. (212)-816-2480.
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U.S. AID SEEKS REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR
FOR CENTRAL AMERICA
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking
proposals from persons interested in providing PSC services as an
environmental advisor for Central America. The person will be based
in Guatemala at the Office of Regional Sustainable Development,
Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC/RSD) and travel
throughout Central America. Use Solicitation No. GUATE-98-005.
The person will assist USAID/Guatemala-Central America programs
(GCAP), the four Central America bilateral USAID Missions (Honduras,
Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Panama), regional and international
organizations, and USAID/Washington by providing specialized
technical assistance in the area of environment and natural
resource management, environmental impact assessments and
mitigating, monitoring, program development, and managing for
results. Salary range is US $55,969-$72,758. Contact Margaret Dula
at fax (502) 331- 1505 or by email at [log in to unmask] Those wishing to
apply may find the application forms (U.S. Government Standard Form 171)
at the website
<http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms>http://www
.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms/
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SEEKS ASSOC PROFESSOR
IN PARKS AND TOURISM SCIENCES
Texas A&M University wishes to appoint an Associate Professor
and Extension Specialist in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Applicants should have extension and applied research experience
in tourism with an emphasis in private sector natural resource based
recreation and tourism, commercial recreation and / or eco tourism.
Applicants should have understanding of feasibility analysis, business
management, marketing and product development at the firm or enterprise
level. Applicants should also have an understanding of destination
marketing and product development and be willing to develop relationships
within the tourism industry. Knowledge and skills in problem solving and
planning using group interactive techniques including focus group, nominal
group technique, and others are desirable. Deadline for application is
November 30, 1998. Date of appointment will be August 1, 1999. Submit a
letter of application (with specific information about the applicants's
area of emphasis), curriculum vitae, the names of three references, sample
publications and other supporting materials to Carson Watt,
Search Committee, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism
Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
77843 2261, Ph. (409) 845 0872. email [log in to unmask]
Website
<http://wwwrpts.tamu.edu/rpts/faculty/wittmain.htm>http://wwwrpts.tamu.edu/r
pts/faculty/wittmain.htm
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RIVER WATCHDOG WANTED FOR VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
The CT River Watershed Council (CRWC) is seeking applicants
for its River Steward position. Founded in 1952, CRWC is the
principal river conservation organization serving the entire the CT
River. The River Steward is a river conservation advocate, watch-dog
and problem-solver. She/he also provides CRWC with an active on
and off-river presence. The new position is full-time and will be based
in and serve the Upper Valley portion of the CT River in Vermont and
New Hampshire. The successful candidate should have three or more
years experience working on watershed management, habitat protection,
river/land conservation, family farming and/or forestry, or like resource
based activities. Graduate level education is highly desired. Must have
excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well
on her/his own. Annual salary range is US$28,500-$30,000 plus benefits.
Send resume and cover letter (2 pages max.) to Tom Miner, Executive
Director, CRWC, One Ferry St, Easthampton, MA 01027,
email [log in to unmask]
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PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SOUGHT BY
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology, College of Natural
Resources, Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, Colorado
will appoint an Assistant Professor in Social Dimensions in Wildlife
Management. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to
the duties as described as follows The candidate should have at least
two years practical experience in teaching/extension/research related
to this position, either post-doctoral and/or pre-doctoral. She or he
should have at least one degree in wildlife or closely-related natural
resources, such as fisheries, conservation biology, or recreation.
The person should have a strong background in social science theory
and methods, human dimensions, communications, policy, or related fields,
and should be skilled in using modern methods, technologies, and media
in teaching and outreach. Send your curriculum vita, official transcripts
from all universities attended, representative publications, a list of four
references (one of whom was your Ph.D. adviser), and a statement of
interest that includes your outlook for combining your philosophy of
teaching with your research and scholarly work in this field. Faxed
applications are not acceptable. Deadline, applications must be postmarked
by 31 December 1998. Contact, Dale Hein and Del Benson,
Co-Chairs, Wildlife Biology Search Committee, Department of Fishery and
Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1474,
Tel. (970) 491- 6510 or ph. 491-6411 or 491-1410. Visit the website
<http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/FWB/intro.html>http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/F
WB/intro.html, or email [log in to unmask]
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NFI BASED IN VIRGINIA SEEKS FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
The National Fisheries Institute based in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking
a Fishery Biologist to evaluate and comment on regulatory and legislative
issues associated with the regulation of harvests, the conservation of fish
habitats and the development of aquaculture facilities; provide technical
assistance to seafood companies; and coordinate industry efforts to
maintain sustainable fisheries. Master or Ph.D. preferred. Must have
professional experience in fisheries management or research and strong
communication and negotiating skills. Please mail or fax resumes to
Connie Spruell at the National Fisheries Institute, NFI, 1901 N.
Ft. Myer Dr., Suite 700, Arlington, Virginia 22209, fax (703) 524- 4619
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HELSINKI WANTS ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS PROFESSOR
The University of Helsinki, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry,
wishes to appoint a Professor in Environmental Economics in the
Department of Economics and Management. The successful applicant
will have a proven record of experience in academic instruction
and applied research in environmental and natural resource economics.
The appointee will be expected to play an active role in leading and
developing teaching and initiating and stimulating research programmes
and international co-operation. The working language may be Finnish,
Swedish or English. The salary range will be between FIM 218 000 - 295
000 per annum (ECU 36 200 - 49 000). Deadline for application is
September 30, 1998, by 3.45 p.m. The instructions for appointment may
be obtained from the Faculty Office. Further information on the scope and
duties of the post may be obtained from the chairman of the department,
professor Matti Ylőtalo. Send applications to the Faculty of Agriculture
and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Registrar of the University of Helsinki,
PO Box 33 (Yliopistonkatu 4), FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
tel +358-9-708 5074, fax +358-9-708 5096, e-mail
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ENVIRONMENT CENTRE IN HUNGARY SEEKS OUTREACH OFFICER
The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern
Europe (REC) is looking to hire an Outreach Officer to
work at its headquarters in Szentendre, Hungary. REC is a
non-partisan, non-advocacy, not-for-profit organisation with
a mission to assist in solving environmental problems in Central
and Eastern Europe (CEE). This position is within the Local
Office and Outreach Department of the REC. The department is
responsible for overseeing, assisting and co-ordinating the activities,
development and projects of the RECs 15 local offices. The position
is challenging in that it requires flexibility, a variety of skills, strong
commitment and is in a multi-cultural environment. The applicant will
be responsible for assisting, advising and monitoring REC Local Offices
in implementing their tasks (grants programs, information dissemination,
office management, project management and development); coordinate
activities of REC Headquarters with the Local Offices; carrying out
project and financial management for the department; and preparing
proposals for funding of REC Activities. Deadline for is October 5th,
1998. Contact, Mr. Mózes Kiss The Regional Environmental Center
for Central and Eastern Europe, Ady Endre ut 9-11, H-2000, Szentendre,
Hungary, Tel. +36-26-311 199, Fax+36-26-311 294, email [log in to unmask]
Webiste http://www.rec.org/
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REC ALSO NEEDS ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER IN LITHUANIA
The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern
Europe (REC) wishes to hire a person for a full-time position in its
Lithuanian Local Office. he applicant should be able to represent the
REC in Lithuania, to manage the administration of Local Office in
Vilnius, and to manage the Local Grants Program. This person would
keep in contact with persons, organisations and institutions active
in the environmental field, and informing them about REC's activities.
He/she would advise other environmental NGOs and governmental
institutions and assist local Lithuanian NGOs in writing project proposals,
and manage the incoming REC projects and the Local Grants Program.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of the environmental
community in Lithuania; have experience in financial, project and personnel
administration; and have good English communication skills. Deadline
for receiving applications is 30th September, 1998. Interested persons
should send a letter of application and a curriculum vitae, both in English
to, The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe,
c/o Mr. Mózes Kiss, Ady Endre ut. 9-11H-2000, Szentendre, Hungary,
Tel. +36-26-311 199, Fax+36-26-311 294, email [log in to unmask]
Website http://www.rec.org/
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CSIRO AUSTRALIA WANTS A REGIONAL MODELLER
The Centre for Arid Zone Research in Alice Springs, NT, Australia
(CSIRO) wishes to hire a regional modeller/systems analyst. It is
looking for someone with a few years post- Ph.D., and definitely with
some cross-disciplinary interests. The person would undertakes primary
research aimed at the ecology and management of Australia's arid and
semi-arid lands, but is increasingly focusing on the social and policy
context of decision making. CSIRO is seeking to appoint a research
scientist to collaborate with existing projects and develop new areas
of research at the regional scale. The goal is to integrate the
environmental,
social and economic outcomes of different balances of land use and
management practices, in a way that can be applied to the vast diversity
of regions in the Australian rangelands. The successful candidate will have
some experience in both biological and social sciences, and a willingness
to learn about the complex way in which spatial and temporal variability
affects management in rangelands. The person will have a demonstrated
ability to analyse and quantify complex problems is essential. Experience
of social geography with a quantitative bias, or ecological economics, or
systems analysis and simulation would be valuable. Some knowledge of
the policy environment in Australia would be useful. Salary range is Aus
$51,000 to $69,000 + Superannuation. Deadline for application is
September 25, 1998. Quote reference PG98/15. Contact, Dr Mark Stafford
Smith, PO Box 2111, Alice Springs, NT 0871, Tel [+61] (08) 8950 0162.
Email [log in to unmask] Visit the website
at <http://www.dwe.csiro.au/employment>http://www.dwe.csiro.au/employment/.
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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ON WILDLIFE IN AFRICA, ASIA
AND LATIN AMERICA
The Governors of the Wellcome Trust, in the United Kingdom
invite applications from developing country university students
for Research Training Fellowships in Wildlife Conservation.
This scheme has been established to address the urgent issue of the loss of
biological diversity in tropical areas. The awards offer research training
opportunities for young wildlife conservation workers from developing
countries who wish to carry out research relevant to the management of
globally significant biodiversity resources in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, or
Latin America. Through this training scheme it is hoped that a cadre of
individuals will be established who are uniquely positioned to make
significant contributions to the conservation of wildlife in their own
country. Deadline for application is January 22, 1999.
All fellowship candidates must be nominated by an individual with an
established post in the university where the candidate wishes to study for an
Msc. Contact, The Wellcome Building, 183 Euston Road, London
NW1 2BE, UK, Tel: +44 (0)171 611 8888, Fax: +44 (0)171 611 8545, website
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/wellcomegraphic/a4/al2index.html
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