Position Overview Location Headquarters: UCOP, 1111 Franklin St. 11th Floor, Oakland, CA The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for an Assistant-Associate Project Scientist for the Nutrition Policy Institute. UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers, educators and support staff dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental and community health issues. Research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension offices serve all 58 counties from 70+ locations throughout …
Assistant-Associate Project Scientist at the Nutrition Policy Institute
Communications Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications Status: Full-time, Exempt MCN Code: 19.3 Summary The Good Acre (TGA) unlocks economic opportunity for farmers in our region, especially those who historically have been excluded from opportunities to make a viable living. Our unique combination of personalized support and market development promotes both economic well-being and a more sustainable, resilient, and community-centered food system. Our Market Access programs are designed to help improve market opportunities for small, emerging, local farmers, giving more consumers greater …
Social Science Policy Analyst
Summary This position is located in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support. The incumbent analyzes data using quantitative and qualitative methods to advise on development of Agency policy, programmatic and legislative initiatives. Incumbent maintains core knowledge of nutrition assistance programs, policies, and regulations, and keeps informed of national trends, legislative developments, research, and other current developments that affect the work of the agency. Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen and …
Research Coordinator
Title: Research Coordinator Location: In Person, Charlotte, VT Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Salaried Reports to: Research Manager About Bio-Logical Capital We believe that healthy soils, sustainable food systems and the people who work within them are the capital of our planet’s future. We believe that one of the biggest ways that we can influence climate change and healthy communities is through working in our food systems. We support, collaborate, and work with stakeholders who share and sometimes challenge these values. We partner with landowners, …
Research Associate
We seek a full-time Research Associate under Data for Decisions in Nutrition (DataDENT), an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to build strong nutrition data value chains to support multisectoral nutrition policy and program decision making within and across low and middle income countries (LMIC). You will lead the knowledge management, advocacy and communications (KMAC) activities for DataDENT and actively facilitate the Data for Nutrition (DfN) Community of Practice. DfN provides members from diverse contexts with opportunities to share their knowledge, experience, and …
Assistant /Associate Scientist
The Institute for international Programs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is a network of scientists focused on improving the quality of information available to support public health policies and decision making in maternal and child health and nutrition across low-income countries. We seek a full-time non-tenure, non-professorial track faculty member at the rank of Assistant /Associate Scientist to support Data for Decisions in Nutrition (DataDENT) an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to build strong nutrition data …
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB) within NICHD’s Division of Population Health Research is inviting applications for postdoctoral fellows to join collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams and develop their own projects within the scope of ongoing research in the branch. SBSB research addresses multiple aspects of health, health-related behaviors, and health equity throughout the life course by investigating novel social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health in population-based observational and experimental studies. Postdoctoral fellowships are available within the research groups led …
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Social Scientist)
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate (Social Scientist) Position Summary: Neonicotinoids (a class of systemic insecticides) have been a critical component of insect management in potato production in the United States since the mid- 1990s. However, neonicotinoids have come under increasing scrutiny because of their unintended effects on non-target organisms, especially pollinators. Given possible restrictions of neonicotinoids for U.S. potato production, understanding how growers make decisions during times of regulatory uncertainty is key to designing effective, environmentally sustainable alternatives. The Postdoctoral …
Environmental Research and Communications Internship
Job Description Browning Environmental Communications (BEC) is now accepting applications for an Environmental Research and Communications Internship. This is a competitive internship with the world’s top agency for environmental sustainability communications and consulting with limited openings. BEC is an agile team with an international presence. We believe that strong communications are more vital than ever to achieving the transition to a sustainable world. Our clients range from corporates to non-profits, all committed to improving their sustainability and other environmental commitments. …