The Surry County Health and Nutrition Center in Dobson, NC, has sent a job vacancy to University Career Services for a Nutritionist III/Registered Dietitian.
Jerri Mayberry, MEd,RD,LDN
Nutrition and Health Education Director
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27107
Phone (336) 401-8456
Fax (336) 401-8468
mayberryj@co.surry.nc.us
www.surry.com
Friday, May 7, 2010
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINEESHIP AVAILABLE IN MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University seeks to fill an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship in Maternal and Child Nutrition.
The successful applicant will have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree and a record of accomplishment in a related science (nutritional, biological, chemical or social), public health, epidemiology or medicine, and will be committed to a career of research in Maternal and Child Nutrition. Research will be conducted under the supervision of one or more of 10 faculty mentors in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. Opportunities are available for classroom-based training and professional development in teaching and proposal development. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.
This position is available beginning on August 15, 2010.
Qualified individuals must apply through Jobs at Cornell (Job Posting #12373) and attach to that application 1 document that includes their curriculum vitae (with list of publications), a statement of their research interests and a list of 3 references with their contact information.
Questions in advance of application should be directed to Professor Kathleen Rasmussen at Kathleen.rasmussen@cornell.edu.
Closing date: May 15, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
The successful applicant will have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree and a record of accomplishment in a related science (nutritional, biological, chemical or social), public health, epidemiology or medicine, and will be committed to a career of research in Maternal and Child Nutrition. Research will be conducted under the supervision of one or more of 10 faculty mentors in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. Opportunities are available for classroom-based training and professional development in teaching and proposal development. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.
This position is available beginning on August 15, 2010.
Qualified individuals must apply through Jobs at Cornell (Job Posting #12373) and attach to that application 1 document that includes their curriculum vitae (with list of publications), a statement of their research interests and a list of 3 references with their contact information.
Questions in advance of application should be directed to Professor Kathleen Rasmussen at Kathleen.rasmussen@cornell.edu.
Closing date: May 15, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
RD positions with Rippe Lifestyle Institute in Celebration, FL
Rippe Lifestyle Institute in Celebration, Florida(outside Orlando, Florida)
has immediate openings for several Research Dietitians.
Please post the attached job announcement in your department or send it via
email to qualified students or former students. If you could particularly
bring it to the attention of any exceptional recent graduates or students
who
are about to receive their masters degrees in nutrition and who want to
pursue a career in nutrition research with a high level research
organization I would appreciate it.
If you would be interested in more information concerning Rippe Lifestyle
Institute, please visit our website at www.RippeHealth.com.
Thank you for your assistance.
With warm regards.
Sincerely,
James Rippe, M.D.
Anabel Deuschle
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
James M. Rippe, M.D.
Rippe Health
215 Celebration Place, Suite 300
Celebration, FL 34747
Ph: (321) 939-2353
Fx: (321) 939-2379
adeuschle@rippelifestyle.com
has immediate openings for several Research Dietitians.
Please post the attached job announcement in your department or send it via
email to qualified students or former students. If you could particularly
bring it to the attention of any exceptional recent graduates or students
who
are about to receive their masters degrees in nutrition and who want to
pursue a career in nutrition research with a high level research
organization I would appreciate it.
If you would be interested in more information concerning Rippe Lifestyle
Institute, please visit our website at www.RippeHealth.com.
Thank you for your assistance.
With warm regards.
Sincerely,
James Rippe, M.D.
Anabel Deuschle
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
James M. Rippe, M.D.
Rippe Health
215 Celebration Place, Suite 300
Celebration, FL 34747
Ph: (321) 939-2353
Fx: (321) 939-2379
adeuschle@rippelifestyle.com
Sustainable Ag INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR & UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR UC Davis
INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR & UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR
University of California - Davis, Agricultural Sustainability Institute
Half- time position; 2-year contract
Full position description (www.asi.ucdavis.edu/about/jobs)
For full consideration, apply by May 12, 2010.
Under direction, responsible for the development and implementation of
an internship program in support of the proposed Sustainable
Agriculture and Food Systems undergraduate major. Independently
develop ideas for internship and outreach activities based on
consultation with faculty and community leaders, analysis of students'
needs, and investigation of current research on experiential learning.
Recruit and screen placement hosts, investigate new field sites, and
maintain relationships with people in the agriculture and food system
community.
Provide individual advising for students interested in the proposed
SAFS undergraduate major. Monitor and evaluate initial, ongoing, and
completed experiential education field placements, primarily for
students enrolled in SAFS courses. Assess students' academic progress
toward satisfying proposed SAFS undergraduate major requirements.
Responsible for coordinating outreach activities. Coordinate
informational meetings to inform undergraduates about the use of
internships in career planning and specialized services obtained
through the campus Internship and Career Center and Advising Services.
As part of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences (CA&ES), the Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI)
provides a hub that links initiatives in sustainable agriculture and
food systems across all departments and units of the CA&ES, the
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, and with other state, national, and international partners.
ASI is directly responsible for the statewide UC Sustainable
Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP), the Russell Ranch
Sustainable Agriculture Facility, and the UC Davis Student Farm. ASI
is a key participant in the development and planning for a proposed
undergraduate major: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS).
The ASI office is located on the main campus in Robbins Hall.
50% fixed appointment
The full salary range for this payroll title is $3,009 - $5,115/month
(100% time); based on the project budget, starting salary rate for
this position will most likely be between $3,009 - $3,536/month (100%
time).
To apply, refer to the UC Davis Career Opportunities web site:
www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55349
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the full position
description (www.asi.ucdavis.edu/about/jobs), including a description
of the essential job responsibilities and qualifications.
For full consideration, apply by May 12, 2010.
University of California - Davis, Agricultural Sustainability Institute
Half- time position; 2-year contract
Full position description (www.asi.ucdavis.edu/about/jobs)
For full consideration, apply by May 12, 2010.
Under direction, responsible for the development and implementation of
an internship program in support of the proposed Sustainable
Agriculture and Food Systems undergraduate major. Independently
develop ideas for internship and outreach activities based on
consultation with faculty and community leaders, analysis of students'
needs, and investigation of current research on experiential learning.
Recruit and screen placement hosts, investigate new field sites, and
maintain relationships with people in the agriculture and food system
community.
Provide individual advising for students interested in the proposed
SAFS undergraduate major. Monitor and evaluate initial, ongoing, and
completed experiential education field placements, primarily for
students enrolled in SAFS courses. Assess students' academic progress
toward satisfying proposed SAFS undergraduate major requirements.
Responsible for coordinating outreach activities. Coordinate
informational meetings to inform undergraduates about the use of
internships in career planning and specialized services obtained
through the campus Internship and Career Center and Advising Services.
As part of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences (CA&ES), the Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI)
provides a hub that links initiatives in sustainable agriculture and
food systems across all departments and units of the CA&ES, the
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, and with other state, national, and international partners.
ASI is directly responsible for the statewide UC Sustainable
Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP), the Russell Ranch
Sustainable Agriculture Facility, and the UC Davis Student Farm. ASI
is a key participant in the development and planning for a proposed
undergraduate major: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS).
The ASI office is located on the main campus in Robbins Hall.
50% fixed appointment
The full salary range for this payroll title is $3,009 - $5,115/month
(100% time); based on the project budget, starting salary rate for
this position will most likely be between $3,009 - $3,536/month (100%
time).
To apply, refer to the UC Davis Career Opportunities web site:
www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55349
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the full position
description (www.asi.ucdavis.edu/about/jobs), including a description
of the essential job responsibilities and qualifications.
For full consideration, apply by May 12, 2010.
RD opportunities with Morrison Management Specialists
Morrison Management Specialists, a division of Compass Group, is the only national company dedicated exclusively to healthcare and senior living food and nutritional services. We now operate in more than 700 accounts nationwide; and employ over 700 Registered Dietitians. We are continuing to grow and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated professionals like you to join our team.
Please take a look at the following entry-level positions accepting applications.
ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AS OF 05-05-2010
FULL-TIME CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Acute-care):
- Pampa, TX - North Miami Beach, FL
- Daytona Beach, FL - Spartanburg, SC
- Memphis, TN - Galveston, TX (Bilingual)
- Silver City, NM - Lebanon, TN
- Gadsden, AL - Marion, IL
PART-TIME CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Acute-care):
- Abilene, TX
CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Long-term care):
- Lexington, MS – FT - Scranton, PA - FT
- Norwich, NY – FT - Warsaw, NY - PT
- Manistique, MI – FT - Sellersville, PA - FT
PATIENT SERVICES MANAGER/RD
- Detroit, MI
- Dearborn, MI
- Texas
- Rancho Mirage, CA
If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions or if you are interested in learning about more great opportunities with Morrison Management Specialists please visit our websites www.iammorrison.com
Please take a look at the following entry-level positions accepting applications.
ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AS OF 05-05-2010
FULL-TIME CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Acute-care):
- Pampa, TX - North Miami Beach, FL
- Daytona Beach, FL - Spartanburg, SC
- Memphis, TN - Galveston, TX (Bilingual)
- Silver City, NM - Lebanon, TN
- Gadsden, AL - Marion, IL
PART-TIME CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Acute-care):
- Abilene, TX
CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Long-term care):
- Lexington, MS – FT - Scranton, PA - FT
- Norwich, NY – FT - Warsaw, NY - PT
- Manistique, MI – FT - Sellersville, PA - FT
PATIENT SERVICES MANAGER/RD
- Detroit, MI
- Dearborn, MI
- Texas
- Rancho Mirage, CA
If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions or if you are interested in learning about more great opportunities with Morrison Management Specialists please visit our websites www.iammorrison.com
CLINICAL DIETITIAN WANTED - Las Vegas, NV
The Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital will have an opening for a
Clinical Dietitian (GS 11) covering inpatient and outpatient services
for a Joint Venture US Department of Defense and US Veterans Affairs
Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. If interested, please contact:
editha.heberlein@nellis.af.mil or call US 1 (702) 653-2903.
Clinical Dietitian (GS 11) covering inpatient and outpatient services
for a Joint Venture US Department of Defense and US Veterans Affairs
Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. If interested, please contact:
editha.heberlein@nellis.af.mil or call US 1 (702) 653-2903.
Manager, Communications, Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign
Apply: http://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2104/job
Overview:
The Organization
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improving public policy, informing the public and stimulating civic life. Based in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Pew produces fact-based research and develops practical solutions to challenging issues.
The Pew Health Group
The Pew Health Group (PHG) seeks to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risks, focusing on areas that include food, medical and consumer product safety.
Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign
The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Food Campaign is a two-year effort to promote public policies that will improve the safety and nutritional quality of food available in schools.
The campaign will engage in advocacy, develop a communications and grassroots outreach strategy and use research to ensure that administration officials set science-based standards for what is sold in schools; members of Congress provide adequate funding for school food, cafeteria equipment and training and technical assistance; and policies are in place to address food safety concerns. Specifically, the campaign will:
strengthen United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for school meals and school foods sold outside of meals, guided by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations;
secure funding for federal school meal reimbursement, training and technical assistance for school food service operators, and modern cafeteria equipment; and
establish rigorous school food safety policies, including stronger testing and safety guidelines, increased inspections and improved recall notification.
Position Overview
The manager will develop and implement a sophisticated media effort, including paid and earned media, op-eds, online strategies, and events. The manager will work with consultants, project staff and our funding partners to develop and implement a comprehensive media, events and outreach strategy at the state and national level, complete with objectives, target audiences, messages, specific activities, events timeline and benchmarks for success. The activities will seek to educate three key audiences: 1) federal executive branch officials and targeted Members of Congress; 2) parents, schoolchildren and school personnel; and, 3) media, nonprofit allies and others able to reach a wide range of audiences. Citizen outreach will be designed to encourage constituents to make contact with decision makers in support of the campaign’s goals.
This position currently has an end date of April 2012. The project may be extended pending the success of the effort, board approval and additional funding.
Responsibilities:
Work with the project director and other campaign staff to develop and execute communications and events strategies that support and promote the campaign’s policy goals, including engaging parents, school children, school personnel and others to support the campaign’s objectives.
Develop and maintain strong ties to national and regional print, television, radio and online and strategically cultivate stories for the campaign.
Plan and implement events in target states and nationally to attract attention to the campaign’s policy goals, research, and call for action. This could include high-profile partnerships with companies that influence children’s eating habits, media outlets, the food industry, and nonprofit organization allies.
Manage outside vendor(s) who will design online strategies that engage citizens and nonprofit allies in supporting the campaign’s efforts and assure their effective implementation.
Build working relationships with media targets to pitch and ensure promotion of the campaign's three strategic priorities.
Oversee consultants, including communications and online networking specialists.
Write news releases, advisories, statements, and background briefing documents for reporters, broadcast producers and bloggers.
Set up in-person and telephone news conferences.
Write and edit fact sheets to reach both media and grassroots audiences.
Develop print and on-line communications materials to support the campaigns public outreach efforts.
Manage content on the campaign website.
Provide content and strategic input for advertisements created for the campaign.
Ensure effective coordination with funding partner’s communications and events staff.
Serve as a liaison with Pew’s communications department.
Support and collaborate on other PHG-related projects as necessary.
Requirements:
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible communications, public relations and/or media relations experience with an agency, corporation or non-profit institution is required.
Health, food/nutrition science and/or public policy campaigns strongly preferred.
Skills associated with completion of an undergraduate degree program in Communications, Journalism or related major including understanding of media operations and news organizations, particularly broadcast media and Web based technologies,
Demonstrated experience managing state and national events and high-profile partnerships that generate media attention and grassroots action.
Experience designing and implementing online advocacy strategies to engage citizens and allies to act.
Excellent oral, writing and editing skills and the ability to effectively communicate within and outside the organization.
Good national media contacts.
Must be flexible, creative, consistent and assume high accountability for all areas of responsibility.
Must demonstrate strong collaborative spirit and leadership ability.
Ability to think strategically, juggle multiple priorities, be extremely well-organized, manage time effectively and identify resources for projects.
Ability to understand organizational structure and work through administrative systems.
Ability to work in groups and individually to meet goals.
Experience managing external consultants, supervising professional and support staff is required.
Travel
It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel from Washington D.C. periodically, including to The Pew Charitable Trusts' Philadelphia office and to visit funding partners as needed, and to campaign events across the country.
Overview:
The Organization
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improving public policy, informing the public and stimulating civic life. Based in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Pew produces fact-based research and develops practical solutions to challenging issues.
The Pew Health Group
The Pew Health Group (PHG) seeks to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risks, focusing on areas that include food, medical and consumer product safety.
Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign
The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Food Campaign is a two-year effort to promote public policies that will improve the safety and nutritional quality of food available in schools.
The campaign will engage in advocacy, develop a communications and grassroots outreach strategy and use research to ensure that administration officials set science-based standards for what is sold in schools; members of Congress provide adequate funding for school food, cafeteria equipment and training and technical assistance; and policies are in place to address food safety concerns. Specifically, the campaign will:
strengthen United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for school meals and school foods sold outside of meals, guided by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations;
secure funding for federal school meal reimbursement, training and technical assistance for school food service operators, and modern cafeteria equipment; and
establish rigorous school food safety policies, including stronger testing and safety guidelines, increased inspections and improved recall notification.
Position Overview
The manager will develop and implement a sophisticated media effort, including paid and earned media, op-eds, online strategies, and events. The manager will work with consultants, project staff and our funding partners to develop and implement a comprehensive media, events and outreach strategy at the state and national level, complete with objectives, target audiences, messages, specific activities, events timeline and benchmarks for success. The activities will seek to educate three key audiences: 1) federal executive branch officials and targeted Members of Congress; 2) parents, schoolchildren and school personnel; and, 3) media, nonprofit allies and others able to reach a wide range of audiences. Citizen outreach will be designed to encourage constituents to make contact with decision makers in support of the campaign’s goals.
This position currently has an end date of April 2012. The project may be extended pending the success of the effort, board approval and additional funding.
Responsibilities:
Work with the project director and other campaign staff to develop and execute communications and events strategies that support and promote the campaign’s policy goals, including engaging parents, school children, school personnel and others to support the campaign’s objectives.
Develop and maintain strong ties to national and regional print, television, radio and online and strategically cultivate stories for the campaign.
Plan and implement events in target states and nationally to attract attention to the campaign’s policy goals, research, and call for action. This could include high-profile partnerships with companies that influence children’s eating habits, media outlets, the food industry, and nonprofit organization allies.
Manage outside vendor(s) who will design online strategies that engage citizens and nonprofit allies in supporting the campaign’s efforts and assure their effective implementation.
Build working relationships with media targets to pitch and ensure promotion of the campaign's three strategic priorities.
Oversee consultants, including communications and online networking specialists.
Write news releases, advisories, statements, and background briefing documents for reporters, broadcast producers and bloggers.
Set up in-person and telephone news conferences.
Write and edit fact sheets to reach both media and grassroots audiences.
Develop print and on-line communications materials to support the campaigns public outreach efforts.
Manage content on the campaign website.
Provide content and strategic input for advertisements created for the campaign.
Ensure effective coordination with funding partner’s communications and events staff.
Serve as a liaison with Pew’s communications department.
Support and collaborate on other PHG-related projects as necessary.
Requirements:
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible communications, public relations and/or media relations experience with an agency, corporation or non-profit institution is required.
Health, food/nutrition science and/or public policy campaigns strongly preferred.
Skills associated with completion of an undergraduate degree program in Communications, Journalism or related major including understanding of media operations and news organizations, particularly broadcast media and Web based technologies,
Demonstrated experience managing state and national events and high-profile partnerships that generate media attention and grassroots action.
Experience designing and implementing online advocacy strategies to engage citizens and allies to act.
Excellent oral, writing and editing skills and the ability to effectively communicate within and outside the organization.
Good national media contacts.
Must be flexible, creative, consistent and assume high accountability for all areas of responsibility.
Must demonstrate strong collaborative spirit and leadership ability.
Ability to think strategically, juggle multiple priorities, be extremely well-organized, manage time effectively and identify resources for projects.
Ability to understand organizational structure and work through administrative systems.
Ability to work in groups and individually to meet goals.
Experience managing external consultants, supervising professional and support staff is required.
Travel
It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel from Washington D.C. periodically, including to The Pew Charitable Trusts' Philadelphia office and to visit funding partners as needed, and to campaign events across the country.
Project Director, Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign
Apply: http://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2105/job
Overview:
The Organization
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improving public policy, informing the public and stimulating civic life. Based in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Pew produces fact-based research and develops practical solutions to challenging issues.
The Pew Health Group
The Pew Health Group (PHG) seeks to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risks, focusing on areas that include food, medical and consumer product safety.
Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign
The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Food Campaign is a two-year effort to promote public policies that will improve the safety and nutritional quality of food available in schools.
The campaign will engage in advocacy, develop a communications and grassroots outreach strategy and use research to ensure that administration officials set science-based standards for what is prepared and sold in schools; members of Congress provide adequate funding for school food, cafeteria equipment and training and technical assistance; and policies are in place to address food safety concerns. Specifically, the campaign will:
strengthen United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for school meals and school foods sold outside of meals, guided by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations;
secure funding for federal school meal reimbursement, training and technical assistance for school food service operators, and modern cafeteria equipment; and
establish rigorous school food safety policies, including stronger testing and safety guidelines, increased inspections and improved recall notification.
Position Overview
This position, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, will report to the director of Food and Consumer Product Safety. The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign director will be responsible for overseeing the entire campaign, including coordinating activities with outside allies; meeting with USDA staff and key congressional targets; and leading a sophisticated communications effort, including extensive grassroots activity to engage families, school personnel, activists and others in support of the campaign’s activities.
The director will supervise the design and implementation of research and analysis for the project, ensure that internal and external communications are maintained and bear responsibility for all programmatic investments and budget activities. Additionally, the director will serve as the project’s main spokesperson and primary liaison with the campaign’s funding partners.
This position currently has an end date of April 2012. The project may be extended pending the success of the effort, board approval and additional funding.
Responsibilities:
The Project Director will represent Pew before federal policy makers and with nonprofit organizations and funding partners. S/he will oversee a staff of five, including a communications manager, project manager, senior research associate, program associate and administrative assistant, and work in partnership with other Pew departments. The director will recruit and maintain superb relationships with the project’s consultants and working groups.
The specific deliverables for the campaign include:
Convene meetings USDA, industry, public health groups and others to develop model USDA rules for implementing the IOM and other evidence-based recommendations for foods sold in schools.
Provide public comments on the USDA’s proposed rules for school food and organize key allies and members of the public to submit comments.
Conduct and disseminate, as appropriate, one or more health impact assessments (HIAs) to inform the various policy decisions being made during Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) implementation.
Organize meetings with members of Congress or their staff on relevant appropriations committees to advocate for increased funding for meal reimbursement, equipment and training.
Conduct focus groups and public opinion polling to help inform the development of the campaign’s communications strategy, tactics and message and, where appropriate, publicize the results through release to the print and broadcast media.
Broadly disseminate the project’s reports and calls for actions at public and policy forums, as well as electronically on a newly-created project Web site to educate policy makers and opinion leaders.
Engage parents, schoolchildren, school administrators and others to write, call or e-mail the USDA during the rulemaking process and to contact policy makers in support of the campaign’s funding goals.
Raise awareness of the need for school food reform and the project’s policy goals through traditional and new media communications.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have significant work experience with federal rulemaking and legislative processes, with a strong preference for experience with congressional appropriations. S/he should have a background in advocacy campaigns, including grassroots activity and media outreach. Expertise in health policy is strongly preferred and a background in school foods/nutrition policy would be helpful, though is not required. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with a wide array of staff, national experts, stakeholders, consultants and funders to develop and implement the strategy for a national advocacy campaign. Among the specific requirements for this position are:
At least 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, including a solid understanding of the federal policy-making process. Significant experience working with the federal government (including Congress and federal agencies) and with issue-based national advocacy groups is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and experience at a senior level with key tools in advocacy and policy change, including policy analysis, issue campaigns and communications strategies.
Able to oversee staff in setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program strategy. A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Able to develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of issues and means to address them. Strong oral, presentation, facilitation and written communication skills such that complex ideas, thoughts and concepts are clearly articulated for a general audience. Clear, effective writing style.
Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes. Excellent listening skills. Highly articulate.
Media-savvy and politically astute. Able to use effective marketing techniques and media exposure to communicate the impact of current polices and science on food additives.
Exhibits skills of diplomacy. Able to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions that frequently disagree with and are in competition with one another.
Strong understanding of how to manage by influencing others and the ability to read nuances of meaning accurately.
Seasoned judgment tested by difficult circumstances, able to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners.
Travel
It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel from Washington D.C. periodically, including to The Pew Charitable Trusts' Philadelphia office and to visit funding partners as needed, and to campaign events across the country.
Overview:
The Organization
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improving public policy, informing the public and stimulating civic life. Based in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Pew produces fact-based research and develops practical solutions to challenging issues.
The Pew Health Group
The Pew Health Group (PHG) seeks to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risks, focusing on areas that include food, medical and consumer product safety.
Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign
The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Food Campaign is a two-year effort to promote public policies that will improve the safety and nutritional quality of food available in schools.
The campaign will engage in advocacy, develop a communications and grassroots outreach strategy and use research to ensure that administration officials set science-based standards for what is prepared and sold in schools; members of Congress provide adequate funding for school food, cafeteria equipment and training and technical assistance; and policies are in place to address food safety concerns. Specifically, the campaign will:
strengthen United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for school meals and school foods sold outside of meals, guided by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations;
secure funding for federal school meal reimbursement, training and technical assistance for school food service operators, and modern cafeteria equipment; and
establish rigorous school food safety policies, including stronger testing and safety guidelines, increased inspections and improved recall notification.
Position Overview
This position, based in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office, will report to the director of Food and Consumer Product Safety. The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Campaign director will be responsible for overseeing the entire campaign, including coordinating activities with outside allies; meeting with USDA staff and key congressional targets; and leading a sophisticated communications effort, including extensive grassroots activity to engage families, school personnel, activists and others in support of the campaign’s activities.
The director will supervise the design and implementation of research and analysis for the project, ensure that internal and external communications are maintained and bear responsibility for all programmatic investments and budget activities. Additionally, the director will serve as the project’s main spokesperson and primary liaison with the campaign’s funding partners.
This position currently has an end date of April 2012. The project may be extended pending the success of the effort, board approval and additional funding.
Responsibilities:
The Project Director will represent Pew before federal policy makers and with nonprofit organizations and funding partners. S/he will oversee a staff of five, including a communications manager, project manager, senior research associate, program associate and administrative assistant, and work in partnership with other Pew departments. The director will recruit and maintain superb relationships with the project’s consultants and working groups.
The specific deliverables for the campaign include:
Convene meetings USDA, industry, public health groups and others to develop model USDA rules for implementing the IOM and other evidence-based recommendations for foods sold in schools.
Provide public comments on the USDA’s proposed rules for school food and organize key allies and members of the public to submit comments.
Conduct and disseminate, as appropriate, one or more health impact assessments (HIAs) to inform the various policy decisions being made during Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) implementation.
Organize meetings with members of Congress or their staff on relevant appropriations committees to advocate for increased funding for meal reimbursement, equipment and training.
Conduct focus groups and public opinion polling to help inform the development of the campaign’s communications strategy, tactics and message and, where appropriate, publicize the results through release to the print and broadcast media.
Broadly disseminate the project’s reports and calls for actions at public and policy forums, as well as electronically on a newly-created project Web site to educate policy makers and opinion leaders.
Engage parents, schoolchildren, school administrators and others to write, call or e-mail the USDA during the rulemaking process and to contact policy makers in support of the campaign’s funding goals.
Raise awareness of the need for school food reform and the project’s policy goals through traditional and new media communications.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have significant work experience with federal rulemaking and legislative processes, with a strong preference for experience with congressional appropriations. S/he should have a background in advocacy campaigns, including grassroots activity and media outreach. Expertise in health policy is strongly preferred and a background in school foods/nutrition policy would be helpful, though is not required. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with a wide array of staff, national experts, stakeholders, consultants and funders to develop and implement the strategy for a national advocacy campaign. Among the specific requirements for this position are:
At least 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, including a solid understanding of the federal policy-making process. Significant experience working with the federal government (including Congress and federal agencies) and with issue-based national advocacy groups is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and experience at a senior level with key tools in advocacy and policy change, including policy analysis, issue campaigns and communications strategies.
Able to oversee staff in setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program strategy. A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Able to develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in briefly summarizing the essence of issues and means to address them. Strong oral, presentation, facilitation and written communication skills such that complex ideas, thoughts and concepts are clearly articulated for a general audience. Clear, effective writing style.
Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes. Excellent listening skills. Highly articulate.
Media-savvy and politically astute. Able to use effective marketing techniques and media exposure to communicate the impact of current polices and science on food additives.
Exhibits skills of diplomacy. Able to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions that frequently disagree with and are in competition with one another.
Strong understanding of how to manage by influencing others and the ability to read nuances of meaning accurately.
Seasoned judgment tested by difficult circumstances, able to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners.
Travel
It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel from Washington D.C. periodically, including to The Pew Charitable Trusts' Philadelphia office and to visit funding partners as needed, and to campaign events across the country.
Cancer Research Training Award Position with Nat'l Cancer Institute
Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA)
Applied Research Program
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, Maryland
The National Cancer Institute, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to request applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA).
The Cancer Research Training Award provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in understanding how cancer care and cancer control activities influence patterns of care and trends in cancer specifically in the fields of cancer screening and the use of biomarkers in population-based research. The CRTA appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute (http://appliedresearch.cancer.gov/).
This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the fields of diet, weight, and physical activity related to cancer and other chronic diseases. The trainee will work at the National Cancer Institute, the largest of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health, and the leader in providing research direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The position will allow contact with a large number of scientists representing disciplines of epidemiology, nutritionists, assessment, clinicians, policy researchers, and other cross-cutting arenas of application.
Position Description: The trainee will function as a member of the Applied Research Program and work with scientists on projects related to the ARP mission specifically in energy balance including diet, weight, and physical activity initiatives. The trainee will work collaboratively in a support role with scientific staff at the National Cancer Institute in the design, development and evaluation of large-scale research initiatives and grant-related activities. It is anticipated the trainee will work on cross-cutting projects that include staff and agencies across HHS and NIH. Day-to-day activities will include project management and coordination, assisting with the development of funding opportunities; providing project support to large-scale and cross cutting initiatives including the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR), the NIH Obesity Research Task Force (NIH ORTF), and the HHS Healthy Weight initiative, and NIH support of the Let’s Move White House campaign; conducting searches and summarizing epidemiological evidence concerning energy balance and cancer endpoints, conducting portfolio analyses of NCI funded research related to energy balance, gathering and summarizing background information about scientific findings and health policy; participating in program meetings; and attending lectures and meetings sponsored by the NIH or other agencies. The trainee will be supervised by the appropriate staff designated by the Associate Director.
Qualifications: Minimum of a master’s degree in public health (MPH or MSPH), or 2 years research-related working experience in the public health field A strong interest in public health, population-based research and cancer control Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on a scientific project Excellent organizational, planning, writing, and project management skills Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to work independently and on research teams Data management skills and/or experience with spreadsheets
Application Requirements: A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, health services research and cancer control, as well as how you see this position furthering your career goals (include your earliest start date)CV or resume
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. The salary range for a trainee with a bachelor’s degree is $27,700 to $39,600, and the salary range for a trainee with a master’s degree is $33,200 to $40,000. Health benefits are provided.
Start Date: The CRTA start date is negotiable.
Application Deadline: The position is opened until filled.
Inquiries: For further information about the position or application process, contact Emily Dowling (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov, 301-594-6654).
Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
dowlinge@mail.nih.gov
Applied Research Program
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, Maryland
The National Cancer Institute, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to request applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA).
The Cancer Research Training Award provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in understanding how cancer care and cancer control activities influence patterns of care and trends in cancer specifically in the fields of cancer screening and the use of biomarkers in population-based research. The CRTA appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute (http://appliedresearch.cancer.gov/).
This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the fields of diet, weight, and physical activity related to cancer and other chronic diseases. The trainee will work at the National Cancer Institute, the largest of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health, and the leader in providing research direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The position will allow contact with a large number of scientists representing disciplines of epidemiology, nutritionists, assessment, clinicians, policy researchers, and other cross-cutting arenas of application.
Position Description: The trainee will function as a member of the Applied Research Program and work with scientists on projects related to the ARP mission specifically in energy balance including diet, weight, and physical activity initiatives. The trainee will work collaboratively in a support role with scientific staff at the National Cancer Institute in the design, development and evaluation of large-scale research initiatives and grant-related activities. It is anticipated the trainee will work on cross-cutting projects that include staff and agencies across HHS and NIH. Day-to-day activities will include project management and coordination, assisting with the development of funding opportunities; providing project support to large-scale and cross cutting initiatives including the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR), the NIH Obesity Research Task Force (NIH ORTF), and the HHS Healthy Weight initiative, and NIH support of the Let’s Move White House campaign; conducting searches and summarizing epidemiological evidence concerning energy balance and cancer endpoints, conducting portfolio analyses of NCI funded research related to energy balance, gathering and summarizing background information about scientific findings and health policy; participating in program meetings; and attending lectures and meetings sponsored by the NIH or other agencies. The trainee will be supervised by the appropriate staff designated by the Associate Director.
Qualifications: Minimum of a master’s degree in public health (MPH or MSPH), or 2 years research-related working experience in the public health field A strong interest in public health, population-based research and cancer control Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on a scientific project Excellent organizational, planning, writing, and project management skills Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to work independently and on research teams Data management skills and/or experience with spreadsheets
Application Requirements: A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, health services research and cancer control, as well as how you see this position furthering your career goals (include your earliest start date)CV or resume
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. The salary range for a trainee with a bachelor’s degree is $27,700 to $39,600, and the salary range for a trainee with a master’s degree is $33,200 to $40,000. Health benefits are provided.
Start Date: The CRTA start date is negotiable.
Application Deadline: The position is opened until filled.
Inquiries: For further information about the position or application process, contact Emily Dowling (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov, 301-594-6654).
Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
dowlinge@mail.nih.gov
Part-time instructor for Dept. of Human Nutrition at Kansas State Univ.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Human Nutrition Part-time Term Instructor/Assistant Professor Position
Clinical Nutrition emphasis
Description of position: The Department of Human Nutrition has an Instructor/Assistant Professor opening as a ¾ time 9 month term- position with benefits to teach on-campus and distance courses. The faculty member chosen will teach a two semester sequence of clinical nutrition on-campus as well as offer it via distance. This candidate will also teach lifespan nutrition and public health nutrition via distance.
Qualifications: A MS in Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Registered Dietitian credential. Five years of relevant clinical nutrition/dietetics experience, previous classroom (2 years) teaching experience at the college level ,familiarity or ability to teach using distance formats required.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preferred: A PhD in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics; experience with online distance teaching. Assistant Professor rank requires an earned doctorate.
Applications: Submit a letter of interest describing your qualifications, an updated resume, and the names of three references with phone numbers, email addresses, and mail addresses. Send these to Dr. Denis M Medeiros, PhD, RD; Professor and Head, Department of Human Nutrition, Kansas State University, 213 Justin Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. For additional information, call Dr. Medeiros at 765-532-5508 or email at Medeiros@ksu.edu . Credentials may be sent electronically.
Review of applications will begin April 9, 2010.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer
Background check required
Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees
Denis M Medeiros, PhD, RD
Professor and Head
Department of Human Nutrition
&
Associate Dean for Scholarship and Research
College of Human Ecology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-5508
FAX: 785-532-3132
Department of Human Nutrition Part-time Term Instructor/Assistant Professor Position
Clinical Nutrition emphasis
Description of position: The Department of Human Nutrition has an Instructor/Assistant Professor opening as a ¾ time 9 month term- position with benefits to teach on-campus and distance courses. The faculty member chosen will teach a two semester sequence of clinical nutrition on-campus as well as offer it via distance. This candidate will also teach lifespan nutrition and public health nutrition via distance.
Qualifications: A MS in Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Registered Dietitian credential. Five years of relevant clinical nutrition/dietetics experience, previous classroom (2 years) teaching experience at the college level ,familiarity or ability to teach using distance formats required.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preferred: A PhD in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics; experience with online distance teaching. Assistant Professor rank requires an earned doctorate.
Applications: Submit a letter of interest describing your qualifications, an updated resume, and the names of three references with phone numbers, email addresses, and mail addresses. Send these to Dr. Denis M Medeiros, PhD, RD; Professor and Head, Department of Human Nutrition, Kansas State University, 213 Justin Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. For additional information, call Dr. Medeiros at 765-532-5508 or email at Medeiros@ksu.edu . Credentials may be sent electronically.
Review of applications will begin April 9, 2010.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer
Background check required
Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees
Denis M Medeiros, PhD, RD
Professor and Head
Department of Human Nutrition
&
Associate Dean for Scholarship and Research
College of Human Ecology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-5508
FAX: 785-532-3132
Two positions with National Cattlemen's Beef Association
National Cattlemen's Beef Association is seeking to fill two positions in Nutrition Research. Interested parties should send cover letter, resume and salary history to resume@beef.org.
If links below do not work, visit www.beefusa.org and click on "Careers" tab for complete position descriptions.
http://www.beefusa.org/NEWSNUTRIENTDATABASEIMPROVEMENTPROJECTMANAGER40403.aspx
http://www.beefusa.org/NEWSASSOCIATEDIRECTORNUTRITIONRESEARCH40404.aspx
Kind regards,
Shalene McNeill, PhD, RD
Executive Director, Human Nutrition Research National Cattlemen's Beef Association
If links below do not work, visit www.beefusa.org and click on "Careers" tab for complete position descriptions.
http://www.beefusa.org/NEWSNUTRIENTDATABASEIMPROVEMENTPROJECTMANAGER40403.aspx
http://www.beefusa.org/NEWSASSOCIATEDIRECTORNUTRITIONRESEARCH40404.aspx
Kind regards,
Shalene McNeill, PhD, RD
Executive Director, Human Nutrition Research National Cattlemen's Beef Association
part-time RD job opportunity in Durham, NC
RD job opportunity located in Durham, NC. The position is 24 hours per week conducting clinical nutrition assessments in a long-term care facility. Flexible schedule and excellent compensation.
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please be in touch.
Thank you,
Sarah Carnathan MS,RD,LDN
(919) 308 – 8175
sarah@carnathan.com
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please be in touch.
Thank you,
Sarah Carnathan MS,RD,LDN
(919) 308 – 8175
sarah@carnathan.com
ADA Evidence-Based Practice Manager
Evidence-Based Practice Manager
The American Dietetic Association, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented individual with proven project management skills to fill the Evidence-Based Practice Manager position. The position will promote and support the implementation of evidence-based dietetics practice for ADA members and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the initiatives and activities of the Evidence-based Practice Committee and the Dissemination and Workgroup Selection sub-committees
• Support the activities of the Evidence-based Practice Committee
• Manage the networks and facilitate the work of the network development group to implement guidelines
• Direct Evidence-based Toolkit usability tests and maintain policies and procedures
• Facilitate the dissemination/marketing strategies for the Evidence Analysis Library, and the Evidence-based Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Toolkits
Background Requirements:
• 3+ years of relevant work experience along with a Master’s degree in dietetics/food and nutrition, public health or business administration are required
• Registered Dietitian credential is preferred
• Must have strong, effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office products and web-based applications; familiarity with ADA’s Evidence Analysis Library a plus
• The successful candidate will have proven experience with project management, an understanding of the technical aspects of evidence-based analysis
• Candidate will work out of the Chicago office with minimal travel; 2-3 meetings per year
About us:
ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision long-term disability and life insurances, tuition reimbursement and 401k match with IMMEDIATE VESTING!
We promote a professional and stimulating team-based work environment. ADA's office is conveniently located near public transportation: two major Metra train stations (Union and Ogilvie), CTA trains and major bus routes are all within a few blocks.
If interested, please click on the following link to apply:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=499814
The American Dietetic Association, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented individual with proven project management skills to fill the Evidence-Based Practice Manager position. The position will promote and support the implementation of evidence-based dietetics practice for ADA members and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the initiatives and activities of the Evidence-based Practice Committee and the Dissemination and Workgroup Selection sub-committees
• Support the activities of the Evidence-based Practice Committee
• Manage the networks and facilitate the work of the network development group to implement guidelines
• Direct Evidence-based Toolkit usability tests and maintain policies and procedures
• Facilitate the dissemination/marketing strategies for the Evidence Analysis Library, and the Evidence-based Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Toolkits
Background Requirements:
• 3+ years of relevant work experience along with a Master’s degree in dietetics/food and nutrition, public health or business administration are required
• Registered Dietitian credential is preferred
• Must have strong, effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office products and web-based applications; familiarity with ADA’s Evidence Analysis Library a plus
• The successful candidate will have proven experience with project management, an understanding of the technical aspects of evidence-based analysis
• Candidate will work out of the Chicago office with minimal travel; 2-3 meetings per year
About us:
ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision long-term disability and life insurances, tuition reimbursement and 401k match with IMMEDIATE VESTING!
We promote a professional and stimulating team-based work environment. ADA's office is conveniently located near public transportation: two major Metra train stations (Union and Ogilvie), CTA trains and major bus routes are all within a few blocks.
If interested, please click on the following link to apply:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=499814
Junior Subject Specialist at North-West University, in Potchefstroom - near Johannesburg
Junior Subject Specialist
School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science
North-West University
Advertisement for a Postdoctoral Scientist
The Consumer Sciences Subject Group of the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus,
South Africa is welcoming applications for the abovementioned position. The research team
consists of ten consumer scientists focusing their research on aspects of improving the
wellbeing of the South African consumer through consumer behaviour research. We approach
our research questions using qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies. Please view
our webpage for more information regarding studies and recent publications:
http://www.puk.ac.za/fakulteite/gesond/fvv/vw/navorsing_e.html
Your role would be:
Assisting in all aspects of research project on improving consumer wellbeing from
organization and planning of data collection to data analysis, manuscript preparation
and publication;
Writing funding applications;
Student supervision;
Field work (interviews, focus groups, questionnaires)
Your background:
Recently qualified PhD in Consumer Sciences or related areas;
Experience in consumer research and applied research methodology;
Some experience in field work;
Team player, highly motivated, enthusiastic personality.
This position is immediately available (or at the applicant’s earliest convenience) and is for an
initial period of 1 year, but can be extended up to three years. Salary is based on the current
postdoctoral bursary scales at the North-West University and amounts to R150 000
(approximately: Euro 13 000). Please send your Curriculum Vitae, names of three references
(academic- and work-related), contact details of Ph.D. promoter and cover letter to Prof. Daleen
van der Merwe at Daleen.VanderMerwe@nwu.ac.za before 15 May 2010.
School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science
North-West University
Advertisement for a Postdoctoral Scientist
The Consumer Sciences Subject Group of the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus,
South Africa is welcoming applications for the abovementioned position. The research team
consists of ten consumer scientists focusing their research on aspects of improving the
wellbeing of the South African consumer through consumer behaviour research. We approach
our research questions using qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies. Please view
our webpage for more information regarding studies and recent publications:
http://www.puk.ac.za/fakulteite/gesond/fvv/vw/navorsing_e.html
Your role would be:
Assisting in all aspects of research project on improving consumer wellbeing from
organization and planning of data collection to data analysis, manuscript preparation
and publication;
Writing funding applications;
Student supervision;
Field work (interviews, focus groups, questionnaires)
Your background:
Recently qualified PhD in Consumer Sciences or related areas;
Experience in consumer research and applied research methodology;
Some experience in field work;
Team player, highly motivated, enthusiastic personality.
This position is immediately available (or at the applicant’s earliest convenience) and is for an
initial period of 1 year, but can be extended up to three years. Salary is based on the current
postdoctoral bursary scales at the North-West University and amounts to R150 000
(approximately: Euro 13 000). Please send your Curriculum Vitae, names of three references
(academic- and work-related), contact details of Ph.D. promoter and cover letter to Prof. Daleen
van der Merwe at Daleen.VanderMerwe@nwu.ac.za before 15 May 2010.
UNC-CH Nutrition Obesity Research Center Summer Assistant
The Nutrition Obesity Research Center at UNC-CH, Nutrition Epidemiology Core is seeking part-time summer help with possible extension through the fall/winter school year. Job functions include work related to dietary assessments (performing dietary recalls, entering food records), updating dietary database information, other nutrition related research projects and some physical activity and body composition assessments.
Applicants must have a B.S in health related field. Spanish bi-lingual a plus.
For inquiries, please contact Meg Mangan
Margaret Mangan, MS
Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC)
Core Coordinator - UNC Nutrition Epidemiology
2219 McGavran Greenberg, CB# 7461
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Ph: (919) 966-7236
Fax: (919) 966-7216
web: http://www.sph.unc.edu/cnrc/core_b.html
Applicants must have a B.S in health related field. Spanish bi-lingual a plus.
For inquiries, please contact Meg Mangan
Margaret Mangan, MS
Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC)
Core Coordinator - UNC Nutrition Epidemiology
2219 McGavran Greenberg, CB# 7461
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Ph: (919) 966-7236
Fax: (919) 966-7216
web: http://www.sph.unc.edu/cnrc/core_b.html
Nutritionist with Wake County
Job # 0064/2010-Nutritionist
Human Services - Family And Youth Success
Salary Range: $15.67/hr. to $26.15/hr.
Expected Hiring Range: $18.03/hr. to 19.23/hr.
Work Schedule/Location: 40-hour work week during the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. Mon.-Fri. with one Saturday per month and one evening per week, with corresponding time off during week days/Public Health Center (10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and one year of experience as a nutritionist; or equivalent. Eligibility for certification as a Registered Dietitian.
Special Requirements: A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record required. A criminal record check will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a public health setting and knowledge of WIC programs preferred.
Duties: Assess WIC Program applicants' and participants' nutritional needs and eligibility based on anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and socioeconomic data; develop plan of care, provide individualized nutrition counseling, document information on electronic care plans and medical records and make appropriate referrals; work with team in providing nutrition education to groups of participants and consult with providers as needed.
Notes: 2 positions. Requires occasional use of personal automobile.
Closing Date: 4/30/2010; Closing date has been extended to 5/7/2010.
Position #: 9276-1051-0; -1011-0
Apply Here: https://services.wakegov.com/oea/ApplyInfo.asp?pg=1&JobID=0064%2F2010&JobName=Nutritionist
Human Services - Family And Youth Success
Salary Range: $15.67/hr. to $26.15/hr.
Expected Hiring Range: $18.03/hr. to 19.23/hr.
Work Schedule/Location: 40-hour work week during the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. Mon.-Fri. with one Saturday per month and one evening per week, with corresponding time off during week days/Public Health Center (10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and one year of experience as a nutritionist; or equivalent. Eligibility for certification as a Registered Dietitian.
Special Requirements: A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record required. A criminal record check will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a public health setting and knowledge of WIC programs preferred.
Duties: Assess WIC Program applicants' and participants' nutritional needs and eligibility based on anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and socioeconomic data; develop plan of care, provide individualized nutrition counseling, document information on electronic care plans and medical records and make appropriate referrals; work with team in providing nutrition education to groups of participants and consult with providers as needed.
Notes: 2 positions. Requires occasional use of personal automobile.
Closing Date: 4/30/2010; Closing date has been extended to 5/7/2010.
Position #: 9276-1051-0; -1011-0
Apply Here: https://services.wakegov.com/oea/ApplyInfo.asp?pg=1&JobID=0064%2F2010&JobName=Nutritionist
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