[From nobody Tue Aug 21 09:43:09 2012 From: "Fallon, Sylvia" <FALLONS@si.edu> To: "fellowscareers@listserv.aaas.org" <fellowscareers@listserv.aaas.org> Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:55:30 -0400 Subject: [FellowsCareers] SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK ECONOMICS FELLOW (NRDC) Thread-Topic: [FellowsCareers] SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK ECONOMICS FELLOW (NRDC) Thread-Index: Ac18sYqrhHhq+4KgQy2TG7NW2CLRWw== Message-ID: <195A6A7DAD1C774CA3BB3F7970BCD1542DB156BCDF@SI-MSEV01.US.SINET.SI.EDU> References: <ABC6439EEBA338419099E20BBF813F290174A5@FDSWP3318.fda.gov>, <2568FB4C-1440-49F8-BAE7-638DDA0728C0@mac.com> In-Reply-To: <2568FB4C-1440-49F8-BAE7-638DDA0728C0@mac.com> X-MS-Has-Attach: X-Auto-Response-Suppress: All X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: message: 6 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable MIME-Version: 1.0 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK ECONOMICS FELLOW The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is now accepting applications = for a two-year, full-time Science Fellow to work on sustainable livestock economi= cs. The Fellow will work with NRDC=92s Health Program, a diverse team of advocates = and scientists, to help assess externalized costs of conventional livestock sys= tems and evaluate opportunities for transitioning to more sustainable alternatives. = The Fellow will be supported by NRDC=92s Science Center, which seeks to expand the org= anization=92s scientific capabilities and increase support for the role of science in pub= lic policy. Applications will be considered upon receipt until September 30, 2012 About NRDC The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national envir= onmental advocacy organization with more than 1.3 million members and online activis= ts. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Los Ang= eles and Beijing. Our staff of over 400 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analy= sts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advo= cacy and education. Position Description The environmental and social impacts of America=92s industrial livestock pr= oduction system are well documented. Impacts include habitat degradation and biodive= rsity loss, erosion and desertification, water and air pollution, harm to nearby commun= ities, global warming (contributing an estimated 18% of global emissions of heat-trapping= pollution when emissions from related deforestation are taken into account), and exac= erbation of the rise in antibiotic resistance that poses serious risks to human health.= Profound consolidation in the industry has caused economic challenges for many produ= cers, and dangerous conditions threaten the health and safety of meat packing and pro= cessing workers. NRDC attorneys, scientists, and policy specialists are working to curb the = worst impacts from animal agriculture, while creating incentives to reward producers who = demonstrate environmental stewardship. Current projects focus on litigation and regulat= ory oversight of the Food and Drug Administration; direct engagement with large= retail meat buyers to reform livestock supply chains; and pilot projects to incent= ivize and scale up alternative modes of production. The Fellow will contribute to thi= s work by: (1) conducting original research of costs and benefits of traditional and a= lternative livestock systems; (2) developing lay-language interpretations of existing = literature for policy makers, large retailers, and the general public; and (3) advising th= e development of campaign priorities and materials. The Fellow will also develop one or more peer-reviewed, published articles = and seek out opportunities to disseminate this work and increase awareness of sustai= nable livestock production models. The Fellow will use NRDC=92s outreach capacity= and its relationships with government and corporate decision-makers to communicate = results as they are available through presentations at professional conferences, prese= ntations to major buyers, blogs, and social media, ensuring their relevance to critical= policy and private sector decision making processes. Areas of research may include: =95 Cost-benefit analysis for transitioning away from animal agriculture=92= s dependency on antibiotics. =95 Externalities imposed by industrial animal agriculture. =95 Economic barriers and incentives for scaling up alternative production = systems and improved efficiencies within more sustainable production systems (for examp= le, greater utilization of whole carcasses, opportunities to reduce manure wast= e in ways that can generate both cost savings and new revenue opportunities). The Fellow will be located in NRDC=92s San Francisco, Washington DC or New = York offices. During the two-year fellowship, the Fellow will also participate i= n activities related to NRDC=92s Science Center and receive additional guidance and ment= oring from Science Center staff. Qualifications NRDC seeks a Ph.D. economist, with experience in cost-benefit analysis and = in valuing natural systems or other harder-to-quantify endpoints. Expertise in agricul= tural systems, particularly livestock, is preferred but not required. The successful appli= cant will have excellent writing skills, enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team with p= eople from different professional backgrounds, and thrive in a fast paced environment. This position is a challenging, entrepreneurial, and exciting opportunity f= or the right person. NRDC offers competitive salaries (based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience), excellent benefits, and a dynamic work envir= onment, and we are committed to workplace diversity. Applicants should submit a cov= er letter, resume and writing sample to: www.nrdc.org/jobs NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ]