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Health Effects Institute (HEI) invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Science. HEI seeks as Director of Science a highly accomplished, energetic, and articulate leader who brings a strong science background and the capacity to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals. This is a unique opportunity for a top scientific leader to join HEI’s leadership team and to contribute to its increasingly critical mission. Reporting to the President, the Director is the strategic and administrative head of scientific operations.
The Director of Science is a pivotal member of the HEI team, overseeing internal operations and interacting with key external constituencies, including the Board of Directors, scientific committees, sponsors, and the scientific community. S/He works closely with a broad range of stakeholders and HEI team members in all aspects of the organization’s scientific work, including strategic planning, research project management, and scientific oversight and review.
The ideal candidate must possess a broad view of health effects science, solid management capabilities and experience, outstanding communication skills, and the capacity to lead, guide, and mentor a highly capable and accomplished group of scientists. The Director of Science will have a strategic orientation, a strong record as a consensus builder, and a demonstrated ability to organize diverse staff and other experts including the ability to operate as a facilitator and partner to world-class scientific leaders and policy-makers. The next Director will be an exceptional collaborator and bring outstanding managerial experience and the capability to oversee complicated processes and institute best practices. Excellent writing and editing skills are essential. An earned doctorate in biological or physical sciences, epidemiology, public health, or other relevant field, or equivalent
experience, is required.
Health Effects Institute (HEI), a leading independent, nonprofit research institute, has provided rigorous, impartial, and important science to the national and global public debate on the health effects of air pollution over the last quarter-century. Supported jointly by the US Environmental Protection Agency and industry, and periodically by other domestic and international partners, HEI provides science to inform key national and international regulatory decisions and other actions that are directly relevant to improving air quality. HEI’s approach is centered on funding high-quality, independent scientific studies that are strategically selected and carefully designed to inform upcoming decisions about air quality policy. HEI funds research at leading institutions throughout the world through competitive selection processes, oversees this research attentively, and publishes its findings broadly, enabling policymakers to apply it in their actions to protect the public health.
Inquiries, referrals, and resumes should be sent with a cover letter, and references via e-mail (and in confidence) to:
Vivian Brocard
Vice President
Elaine Wilmore, Senior Associate
Isaacson, Miller, 334 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116
Phone : 617-262-6500
E-mail: 3529@imsearch.com
Health Effects Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff.
For more info: http://www.healtheffects.org/jobopening.htm
Health Effects Institute is looking for one or two graduate-level interns during the summer of 2008. The interns' main duties will include working with HEI scientific staff to research the areas of currently funded studies and to assist in writing reports about these studies and other reviews of key literature in air pollution health effects. The position is compensated ($12/hour).
Applicants should have a strong background in science relevant to HEI, such as epidemiology, toxicology, or assessment of exposure to pollutants. Previous interns have been in Master's degree or Ph.D. programs. An interest in air pollution and health issues in Asia is particularly helpful.
Anyone interested in applying is urged to contact Dr. Sunshine (see contact information below) as soon as possible. He will provide the information required for a formal application, which will include letters of reference and a writing sample. Formal applications will be due by Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
Dr. Geoffrey Sunshine
Senior Scientist
Health Effects Institute
Charlestown Navy Yard
120 Second Avenue
Boston MA 02129
gsunshine@healtheffects.org
For more info: http://www.healtheffects.org/jobopening.htm
Health Effects Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides impartial, relevant scientific information about health effects of air pollution to decisionmakers in government and industry. Its core funding comes equally from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and industry. HEI is funding interesting epidemiologic, toxicologic, and other research at universities and research centers in many countries.
HEI seeks to hire a Research Assistant to assist Staff Scientists by gathering and organizing information and writing summaries on topics relevant to current projects. Backgrounds in biology, chemistry, toxicology, epidemiology, environmental science, and mechanical or environmental engineering are of most interest. This position offers an opportunity for someone with initial science training to obtain experience as s/he considers next steps in education or career development. The position requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a discipline listed above.
HEI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should submit a letter, writing sample, and resume by March 17 , 2008 to:
Ms. Terésa Fasulo
Science Administration Manager
Health Effects Institute
Charlestown Navy Yard
120 Second Avenue
Boston MA 02129
tfasulo@healtheffects.org
For more info: http://www.healtheffects.org/jobopening.htm
The USAID-funded Philippine project - Energy and Clean Air Project - has an immediate vacancy for a project management specialist who shall be assigned as Clean Air Activity Manager. The position will hold office here in Metro Manila and the job period covers January-September 2008. We are requesting that you pass forward this email to those you know who might be interested in applying.
Job description for the Clean Air Activity Manager is as follows:
- Provide support for technical research & analysis on clean air/transport issues & concerns
- Prepare project work plans and activity designs
- Prepare status & accomplishment reports on clean air activities of the project
- Supervise project implementation work at the project's target cities in Metro manila, Baguio, Cebu & Davao, both of consultants & subcontractors
- Liaise and coordinate with project partners in government, academe, private sector & civil society
- Serve as lecturer or resource person/presenter in IEC activities
- Serve as technical secretariat in consultative meetings or stakeholder coordination meetings
- Prepare the necessary contracting documents for consultants & service providers ( TORs, budgets, travel papers, etc)
Essential qualifications are:
- College Degree in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, Public Administration, Engineering but Graduate Level education is preferred
- Relevant work experience in project development, project implementation, and development communications
- High computer literacy
- Very good speaking/presentation skills
Interested applicants are invited to send their latest resume along with a sample of written work and a short essay on your thoughts regarding the implementation of the Philippine Clean Air Act to a_donaire@ecap.com.ph
Attached for reference are the terms of reference of the Energy & Clean Air Project.
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The China Sustainable Cities Center (CSCC) is a new center of expertise to promote clean transportation technologies and sustainable urban design as integral parts of China’s rapid urbanization. This center will work directly with cities, bringing international best practice expertise and building local capacity to promote sustainable urban designs.
CSCC is a new center within the China Sustainable Energy Program, which has been operating in Beijing since 1999 to help China promote the cleanest energy technologies, especially energy efficiency and renewable energy. <www.efchina.org>
CSCC seeks a responsible, energetic, and highly professional individual for the position of Executive Director.
1. RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of the China Sustainable Energy Program, the Executive Director will:
- Execute the goals and strategies of CSCC in coordination with CSEP’s Chief Representative, and relevant Program Officers (Green Buildings, Sustainable Transportation, and Sustainable Urban Planning);
- Guide the expansion of CSCC to take on clean transit and sustainable urban planning expertise, including overseeing hiring plans;
- Actively develop networks in the field with Mayors, Governors, and their staff involved in
urban planning and transit;
- Build teams of Chinese and international best-practice consultants who will support leading Chinese cities to develop sustainable urban design;
- Prepare grant recommendations for supporting Chinese think tanks and government institutions who are leaders on sustainable transport and green urban design;
- Sponsor workshops and trainings for China’s cities, bringing in international consultants as needed;
- Assist the consultants to summarize international experiences with sustainable cities;
- Manage CSCC’s daily operations, including personnel management;
- Seek and develop funding partnerships with bilateral and multi-lateral organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations Development Program, Asian Development Bank, etc.;
- Maintain excellent communications with all program stakeholders;
- Accompany Chinese officials and others engaged in CSCC projects on travel tours to the U.S. or other international "best urban development policy practices" sites;
- Be willing to travel within China and internationally to accomplish the tasks listed above.
2. QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience in the field of sustainable urban development especially clean transit and urban design;
- A Ph.D. or master’s degree or equivalent in related fields;
- Strong interest in non-profit work and international cooperation projects;
- Strong understanding of the dynamics of sustainable city development in China; experience dealing with technical and political issues within related sectors in China;
- Fluency in English and Mandarin with the ability to translate and draft documents, and make professional presentations in both languages;
- Solid computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and relevant engineering software;
- Ability to work well under pressure, both independently and as a team member and leader, and to be a creative problem solver;
- An ability to demonstrate at all times an energetic, "can do," cordial, and professional demeanor and attitude;
- An ability to be flexible, responsive, and timely.
Start Date: Immediate. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits.
Please send cover letter, resume, and self-written English writing sample immediately to
Li Xin
Finance and Office Manager
The Energy Foundation Beijing Representative Office
Room 2403, CITIC Building, No. 19, Jianwai Dajie
Beijing 100004.
Email: job@efchina.org; and to
Alexandra Wang
Program Associate
The Energy Foundation
1012 Torney Ave, #1, San Francisco
CA 94114.
Email: china-jobs@ef.org.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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