Dear colleagues,
This may be of interest.
Glenn
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>From: Tom MacMillan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 20 June 2006 17:39
>To: Jackson Andrew (Mr AS) OSI TDST
>Subject: Research Fellow - food transport
>
>
>Dear Andrew
>
>Road pricing, whereby motorists are charged according to their use of
>roads, is central to the UK governmentâs transport strategy and a
>nation-wide scheme is possible within the next ten years. This could
>substantially reduce âfood milesâ and help to mainstream local
>sourcing, which is regarded as a gold standard for sustainable food
>systems. However, the future of UK road pricing hangs in the balance, and
>the governmentâs current focus on reducing congestion could produce a
>scheme that makes long-distance road haulage cheaper, increasing food
>miles and forgoing the wider environmental, social and economic benefits
>associated with local sourcing.
>
>We are seeking a first-rate researcher to lead on an 18-month programme of
>research, analysis and policy development that seeks to ensure that road
>pricing promotes sustainable food systems. I would be very grateful indeed
>if you could circulate the job description below to anybody you think
>might be interested.
>
>Kind regards
>Tom MacMillan
>Food Ethics Council
>
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>RESEARCH FELLOW - FOOD TRANSPORT
>
>FOOD ETHICS COUNCIL
>The Food Ethics Council is an independent champion for better food and
>farming. We challenge government, business and the public to tackle
>problems ethically, providing research, analysis and tools to help.
>
>JOB DESCRIPTION
>We are seeking a first-rate researcher to lead on an 18-month programme of
>research, analysis and policy development that seeks to ensure that road
>pricing promotes sustainable food systems.
>
>Road pricing, whereby motorists are charged according to their use of
>roads, is central to the governmentâs transport strategy and a
>nation-wide scheme is possible within the next ten years. This could
>substantially reduce âfood milesâ and help to mainstream local
>sourcing, which is regarded as a gold standard for sustainable food
>systems. However, the future of UK road pricing hangs in the balance, and
>the governmentâs current focus on reducing congestion could produce a
>scheme that makes long-distance road haulage cheaper, increasing food
>miles and forgoing the wider environmental, social and economic benefits
>associated with local sourcing.
>
>This project, funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, aims to harness
>the potential of road pricing to promote sustainable food systems by
>ensuring that the effects of road pricing on food distribution are fully
>taken into account in the design of UK schemes.
>
>The Research Fellowâs work will include:
>
>· Researching, writing and publishing papers and reports targeting
>specific audiences.
>· Organising policy workshops and events for a wide range of
>stakeholders.
>· Liaising with government agencies, businesses, academic
>researchers and public interest organisations.
>· Representing the Food Ethics Council to a wide variety of audiences.
>· Working closely with the Executive Director, to whom the Research
>Fellow will be responsible.
>
>Salary: £24,000 - £27,000
>Contract: 18 months (4 month probation period) full-time
>Deadline for applications: 17th July 2006
>Interviews: 24th July 2006, London
>Preferred start date: 1st September 2006
>Based at: Food Ethics Council, Brighton
>
>FOR FURTHER DETAILS
>Please visit www.foodethicscouncil.org/jobs or contact:
>Tom MacMillan
>Food Ethics Council
>39 â 41 Surrey Street
>Brighton
>BN1 3PB
>
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