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“Assessing the potential risk of, and possible responses to, zoonotic diseases on the development of recreational land use of British forests and wild-lands”.

Research Fellow - (Job Ref: 6545). Salary: up to £27,466

We are seeking to appoint a full-time research fellow to work on an ESRC funded project under the RELU programme: “Assessing the potential risk of, and possible responses to, zoonotic diseases on the development of recreational land use of British forests and wild-lands”. The project will result in understanding how both individuals and organisations perceive and respond to the risks of Lyme Disease.

Surprisingly little is known about how best to warn users of the countryside about the potential for disease without scaring them away, and about how best to encourage preventative action without spoiling enjoyment. How should owners and land managers tackle such a problem? How do members of the public react to different types/levels of information? How would users of the countryside (whether they are going there for recreation or whether they work on the land) prefer to receive such information? Do we know enough to prepare appropriate information and what should that be? These questions are at the heart of the current project.

The post holder will work with Professor David Uzzell and Dr Julie Barnett within the Department of Psychology. They will be required to carry out a range of research activities requiring expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods and should be able to demonstrate a good grounding in environmental psychology, or a relevant applied field. Evidence of an interest in public understandings of risk and uncertainty and the role of communication and information provision will be sought.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant MSc and ideally will have a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate significant research experience. The candidate will need to work well independently, have access to independent means of transport, and be able and willing to work elsewhere in the UK when required. The post is available from June 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter, until 31st August 2010.

For an application pack or to apply, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies . Alternatively please contact Stephanie Lesanne via email on s.lesanne@surrey.ac.uk or by telephone on 01483 682605 quoting reference number 6545. To send an application, please email or post to Stephanie Lesanne, HR Officer, School of Human Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH.

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2008
Interview board will be held on: Tuesday 13th May
The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy

Professor David Uzzell
Department of Psychology
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey
GU2 7XH, UK
T: +44 1483 689430
F: +44 1483 689550
http://www.psy.surrey.ac.uk/staff/DUzzell.htm
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Psychology/EPRG

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Nature Conservancy’s South America Region is looking for a high-energy, forward-thinking, creative individual, able to work effectively with others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization. The Southern Andes Conservation Program Director will be a senior manager in the organization and a member of the South American Management Team. The person chosen for this position will be based in Santiago, Chile, and will build and manage program teams in the Conservancy’s priority areas for conservation in this part of South America, especially:

• The Humboldt Current marine program of Chile and Peru
• Sustainable forestry in Bolivia’s north and east (BOLFOR II project)
• The Patagonian Grasslands of Argentina
• The Mediterranean Forests and Coastal Deserts of Chile and Peru
• Sustainable Protected Areas systems (national and sub-national) in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia

The Conservation Program Director is responsible for leading a team effort to produce measurable conservation results. S/he collaborates with other TNC units and partners to find and deploy the human and financial resources needed to implement the conservation strategies that produce tangible conservation outcomes in the priority areas defined by TNC for the region. S/he should be an individual with high ethical standards and a track record of engaging diverse groups – public, private-sector, and non-profit – in results-focused conservation strategies. S/he will supervise staff and project teams based in Bariloche (AR), Santa Cruz and La Paz (BO), Santiago and Valdivia (Ch), and Lima (PE). S/he raises program funds both in the United States and with in-country public and private funders, and participates in conservation operations, finance and marketing. S/he does not supervise but must work collaboratively with finance, science, and public policy staff, as well as other offices and programs across the Conservancy. S/he is accountable for the Operating Unit’s success and for maintaining strict adherence to organizational values.

KEY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Strong and proven track record of achieving results. Well-organized and self-directed, politically savvy and a team player.
• Strong supervisory and team management experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Conservation or related experience, preferably in the Southern Andes; strong knowledge of regional issues and institutions.
• Experience in fundraising and familiarity with donor cultivation and solicitation; ability to work with philanthropy staff to develop and participate in fundraising strategies.
• Fluent Spanish, strong written and spoken English required.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years experience as a proven leader, including demonstrated experience in managing budgets and teams of staff.
• Ability to credibly represent the organization to a variety of high-level audiences, internal and external, including government officials and private companies as well as other NGOs.
• Strong writing skills.

COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Proposes and implements procedures to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long term objectives.
• Highly diversified work involves participation in the formulation and evaluation of broad policies and/or long-term programs, or making decisions, which typically have broad organizational impact.
• Directs major program of strategic importance to the Conservancy through management of multi-disciplinary teams.

DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Decisions are made independently, but within broad strategic framework agreed with peers; oversight from and reporting to TNC’s regional office for South America.
• Decisions may affect organization’s public image.
• Decision may have financial and/or legal impact on the organization.

RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
• Broad management and leadership responsibility. Recruit, retain, and manage high quality and effective staff.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors in support of program activities.
• Overall responsibility for financial management of program, including setting financial goals, analyzing results, and taking corrective actions.
• Ensures that programmatic commitments, financial standards, and legal requirements are met.

COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Superb communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including major donors, corporate executives, board members and others who are critical to the organization’s overall prosperity.
• Creates and communicates a compelling vision; practices the Conservancy’s core values.
• Commands attention, can change tactics midstream, and manage group processes during presentations or discussions.
• Able to deliver effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, managers at all levels, board members, and outside organizations.
• Cultivates and develops constructive and effective relationships inside and outside the Conservancy.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to deal effectively, diplomatically, honestly, and sensitively with all levels of management and staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Willingness and ability to travel routinely throughout the operating unit and elsewhere as required (at least 35% of time), including project areas within the program area.
• Flexibility to work long hours during deadline periods.
• Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain.

TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter and resume to Henrique Gonzalez: hgonzalez@tnc.org. Please include "SACP" Director" in subject line of email.

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning includes 11 faculty and over 100 graduate students and offers a PAB-accredited professional masters degree, a Ph.D., and an undergraduate minor. Founded in 1965, we have awarded over 1,100 graduate degrees. The masters and doctoral programs cover five areas of specialization: environmental planning and natural resource management, growth management/comprehensive planning, housing and community development, planning for developing areas, and transportation planning. The department also offers joint degrees in planning/law, planning/public administration, and planning/international affairs, a cooperative masters education program with the U.S. Peace Corps, and certificates in real estate development, urban design, and dispute resolution. We are administratively housed in the College of Social Sciences. For further information, please visit the department's website at: http://www.fsu.edu/~durp .

Florida State University is a Carnegie Foundation-classified Research I institution. Among its 39,000 students are 7,800 graduate students pursuing over 200 programs of study. Campus research units include foci on aging, beach and shore preservation, conflict resolution, environmental resources, policy sciences, and demography and population health. Tallahassee is Florida's state capital, affording access to many field opportunities; principal employers are state government and three institutions of higher education.

The position is subject to funding availability. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to:

Rebecca Miles, Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Searches
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Room 330 Bellamy
113 Collegiate Loop
PO Box 3062280
Florida State University
Tallahassee FL 32306-2280

Final date for receipt of applications is 30 April 2008.

The applicant should have knowledge and experience within urban and regional planning and have the capacity to teach in areas including but not limited to: natural resource planning and management, negotiation and dispute resolution, planning practice, and planning policy. The applicant should have an understanding of and commitment to the multidisciplinary nature of planning. The applicant will hold a PhD, will have experience as a professional planner and will be able to engage with industry and the profession.

The applicant should be an excellent teacher. Teaching duties will include convening courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as postgraduate supervision. The appointee’s teaching activities will be mainly conducted on the Nathan (Brisbane) campus, though some teaching at other Griffith University campuses may be required. The appointee will also be required to contribute to the development of excellence in the planning degrees offered by Griffith University.

This is a continuing, full time appointment at the Nathan Campus located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The closing date for applications is 18 April 2008. The vacancy reference number is VRN ENV17061/08. Application instructions and further information on this position can be found at:

http://www.griffith.edu.au/jobs/env1706108/home.htm

Dr. Neil Sipe
Discipline Head, Urban & Environmental Planning
Griffith School of Environment
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD 4111 Australia

tel: +61 (0)7 3735 4189 fax: +61 (0)7 3735 6684

Cornell University

Cornell University, Department of Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA) is seeking an open rank, tenure track position in human behavior and design. DEA focuses on the relationship between the planning, design, and management of the built environment as it impacts human behavior. Candidates may come from disciplines such as human factors/ergonomics, interior design, architecture, industrial design, housing, environmental psychology, and facility planning and management. PhD required. Position available July 1, 2008. See http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/DEA/index.cfm for detailed information. Send letter of application, a curriculum vitae, letters of reference from three people, and up to 3 representative publications to:

Ms. Nicki Nedrow
Department of Design & Environmental Analysis
E104 MVR Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-4401
nln1@cornell.edu