Southern Methodist University invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the SMU Center for the Environment.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding academic record in environmental research in an area (or areas) of science, social science, the humanities, communications, law or engineering. The Director will have experience developing interdisciplinary research projects, the ability to administer budgetary and personnel processes, and proven experience in obtaining and managing extramural funding in the form of grants and through development activities. Most importantly, this position requires a leader who thinks broadly, and who will reach across disciplines in the development of research and programmatic activities supported by the Center. The Director will have a tenured appointment in the appropriate department.

Established in 2009, the mission of the SMU Center for the Environment is to promote research, education and community ... read more

Dignity Foundation has 2 vacancy for paraprofessional to take care of 24/7 helpline during night time. Job Description:
To assist in the 24x7 HELPLINE of Dignity Foundation.
• Receive Helpline phone calls and seniors who walk-in for assistance at night. [As a permanent vehicle of assistance, the 24x7 HELPLINE is designed to attend to distress calls from senior citizens for a variety of assistance. The candidates therefore have to be very sensitive and empathetic to the life situations of the elderly.]
• Proper gathering & entry of relevant information from each caller
• Reporting of each call properly.
• Promptly and smartly handle each distress call.
• Give relevant Counselling to required caller at distress.
• Regular reporting to management.

Requirements:
• The applicant must be willing to work in night shifts.
• Qualification –PUC/ Graduate in any discipline,
• The candidates have to be fluent in English, Kannada.
• The a ... read more

The Department of Political Science at the University of Salzburg is advertising the following position in the area of "Austrian Politics in comparative European Perspective”:Assistant Professor of Political Science (unlimited contract following extended review process based on contractually defined qualification requirements).
The tasks include independent scholarship, unsupervised teaching, the participation in research projects, assisting with securing outside funding, and administrative as well as departmental duties.
Qualified candidates will have completed a doctorate in political science and possess a demonstrable record of scholarship and unsupervised teaching. Additional desirable qualifications include publications in peer-reviewed international journals, a close familiarity with the scholarship on Austrian politics, and substantial knowledge of the methods of empirical social science research.
Applicants are also expected to be able to conduct academic work ... read more

The ArtsLink Residencies program offers artists and arts managers a five-week residency at an established, non-profit arts organization in the US.
Host organizations are selected by CEC staff from an application process open to US non-profit organizations from all fifty US states. Applicants do not need to have any contacts with organizations in the US to apply for this program.
For the 2010 Residencies Program, ArtsLink will accept applications from artists and arts managers working in visual and media arts.

ArtsLink Residencies provide artists and arts managers with a unique experience relevant to their professional and creative goals. Residencies incorporate the visiting professional into the host organization's activities and provide interaction with local artists and organizations.

http://www.cecartslink.org/grants/artslink_residencies/

Deadline: 2009/12/01

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Roma Democratic Development Association SONCE (RDDA Sonce) is a civil society organization, well established on national and international level, actively participating in the civic and democratic integration, effective participation and equal practice of the democratic rights and possibilities of the Roma in the society, through capacity building, direct support and advocacy for the Roma.
RDDA Sonce and RAD Centre from Kosovo are currently implementing the project ‘Transmitting the Roma Decade Momentum from Macedonia to Kosovo’ (3D M-K), generously supported by the King Baudouin Foundation (KBF). The project is aiming to utilize previous experiences and current political opportunities, primarily provided by the Decade of Roma Inclusion, National Strategies for Roma and the EU accession process, in order to mainstream the effective participation of Roma communities, including women belonging to these communities, in the political and developmental processes in Kosovo a ... read more

 The Documentary Center at The George Washington University is pleased to announce the expansion of the International Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship that will take place May 26 - July 8, 2010.
We seek twenty emerging filmmakers from across the globe to attend an intensive six-week cross-cultural exchange and professional
development opportunity on the campus of The George Washington University, located in the heart of Washington, DC.

The International Emerging Documentary Filmmakers Fellowship is both comprehensive and challenging. Now, in its second year, this program brings emerging documentarians from around the world to work in a collaborative environment geared toward launching their work on to the world stage. During the six-weeks, Fellows will develop a common language about documentary filmmaking that crosses national boundaries and cultures while utilizing the abundant resources that working and living on the campus of The George Washington University ... read more

ETH Zurich is inviting applications for two PhD student positions based jointly in the Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) and the Isotope Geochemistry Group (Prof. Bernard Bourdon).
The research topic will be the application of stable mercury (Hg) isotopes as novel tracers for biogeochemical Hg cycling in soil environments. Mercury is an important pollutant element and Hg isotope ratios provide a promising new tool to trace Hg sources and transformations in natural ecosystems. One PhD project will focus mainly on the investigation of field samples, whereas the other PhD project is dedicated to perform laboratory based experiments. Both project parts will be strongly linked and use the state-of-the-art facilities of the Soil Chemistry and Isotope Geochemistry laboratories at ETH Zurich.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest to perform interdisciplinary research at the interface of soil chemistry and isotope geochemistry. Previous expe ... read more

The Computer Science and Engineering Department of the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU Poly) invites applications for a faculty position with research focus in one or more of the following broad areas: data and knowledge management, web search and information retrieval, computer games, or social networks and online communities.
We welcome applications at all levels with an exceptional record in research, teaching, and professional accomplishments. The rank of initial appointment will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

The Polytechnic Institute of NYU (formerly known as Brooklyn Poly) and New York University are in advanced stages of merger proceedings, with the goal of us becoming a school of NYU. The successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to initiate interdisciplinary research and educational collaborations with the diverse institutes and departments within NYU.

Our department has existing research strengths ... read more

iVolunteer is recruiting for the post of Relationship Manager - iVolunteer Centres in Delhi.
Details of the requirement, roles and responsibilities are mentioned in the below link:

http://www.ivolunteer.in/Downloads/VRE-NV-Oct07.aspx

Country or region: India

HR currently oversees the personnel needs of all home office and field staff. HR's focus is to build an environment committed to staff development, growth and retention; offer a competitive compensation and benefits package; and foster a respectful, collaborative culture in which staff are well-supported to achieve results.
This includes developing, implementing and maintaining best practices in the areas of: staff development; performance and talent management; employee relations; compensation and international benefits; and compliance.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Manager oversees staff development, succession planning, employee relations, compensation, and compliance. Given IRD’s rapid growth, the Human Resources Manager will provide particular expertise, leadership and strengthening in the institution's ability to effectively manage performance, develop talent, plan for succession, and address sensitive e ... read more