Tufts University - Boston
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MA
Overview: The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is dedicated to advancing nutritional well-being for people worldwide through excellence in research, teaching and the shaping of public policy. As the only graduate school of nutrition in North America, faculty at the school include biomedical scientists, economists, epidemiologists, nutritionists, physicians, political scientists and psychologists whose focus ranges from individuals through food systems, cells through society for human and environmental health. Read about our pledge to diversity and inclusion, celebrate our wins with us, and look at our goals. Youll be joining a leading institution for evidence-based nutrition education, research, and public impact. What You'll Do: This is a grant funded and limited term position until November 30, 2025. We are seeking an Assistant Researcher to be part of the Healthy Diets Monitoring Initiative, a newly launched consortium of three United Nations
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Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) - Boston
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MA
Salary: $72,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually Location : Boston, MA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: PH-APR24-FSP Department: Public Health Opening Date: 04/18/2024 Description The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks a passionate and experienced individual with expertise in food systems, public health, and planning to join our team as the Public Health and Food Systems Planner. The Planner will split their time between advancing food systems and public health planning efforts with a focus on developing and implementing strategies to create healthier, more resilient, and equitable communities across Metro Boston. The Public Health and Food Systems Planner will be part of MAPC's Public Health Department and will report to the Director of Public Health. MAPC seeks to advance food justice and health equity through planning and policy that address root causes of food insecurity. Examples of recent work include municipal food system planning, values-based food procurement, urban agricu
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Tufts University - Boston
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MA
Overview: The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, established in 1981, is among the world's leading graduate and professional schools of nutrition. Its mission is to improve the nutritional well-being of people worldwide through the creation of new knowledge, its application and dissemination, and the education and training of future leaders in the field. Faculty, students and staff at the school include physicians and other health practitioners, biomedical and clinical scientists, nutritionists and epidemiologists, agricultural and environmental scientists, economists, psychologists and others whose work on food and nutrition contributes to the sustainable, equitable development of human societies. What You'll Do: The Researcher position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to help improve food and nutrition policy by contributing to the valuable base of scientific research around least-cost diets and food access in the United States and
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Land IQ, LLC is seeking a Remote Sensing Scientist in its Sacramento, California office with a specialization in data driven analytics and algorithm development with digital images for agricultural and other land use applications (crop classification, yield modeling, land use impacts, land use change, etc.). The successful Remote Sensing Scientist candidate will be responsible for working with our growing geospatial team comprised of remote sensing/GIS experts and a range of agronomic, environmental, and other land-based science disciplines. Applicants must have strong analytical, remote sensing and GIS skills and an exceptionally strong understanding of machine learning algorithms. This is an environmental consulting position requiring ability to develop analysis approaches/methodology and work within a team to optimize methods. The applicant must have good communication skills, readily work in a team environment, demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks and perform work on time a
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Job Description Job Description The territory to be covered is NY, CT, MA, VT, RI, NH and ME Sales · Understand and implement the company's Selling System, focusing on identifying and satisfying customer needs. · Conduct a Customer Needs Assessment and provide technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations. · Negotiate prices, terms of sales and service agreements. · Maintain customer records, using automated systems and Sales Force. · Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences. · Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained and submit orders for processing. · Responsible for collecting AR and managing territory P&L Budget. · Conduct Yearly Reviews with customers to anticipate needs. · Maintain and grow the customer base. · Develop new and profitable accounts utilizing both colorant and equipment. · Assist other sales regions/territor
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Tufts University - Boston
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MA
Overview: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (New Entry) improves our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate and making this food accessible to individuals regardless of age, mobility, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. In doing this work, we provide critical training, career development, and economic opportunity to new farmers. New Entry operates three main programs: Farmer Training (courses, workshops, incubator farm program), Food Hub (CSA, food access, farm-to-institution), and Regional/National Programs (FIELD Network, collaborative training and research projects). New Entry is a program of the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policys Agriculture, Food and Environment program. What You'll Do: This is a part-time and benefits eligible position at 25 hours per week. It is also an on-site position based at New Entrys Beverly, MA, Moraine Farm O
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