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THE 3RD BANCO DO BRASIL/UNIVERSIDADE * Call For Papers

DE BRASILIA ECONOMICS PRIZE

THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY * Research Fellow/

RESEARCH INSTITUTE Sr Research Fellow

UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM * Faculty Positions in Management

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH * Faculty Position

FLORIDA SARASOTA-MANATEE in Finance

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THE 3RD BANCO DO BRASIL UNIVERSIDADE DE BRASILIA ECONOMICS PRIZE

Dear Sir/Madam:

It is a pleasure to announce the 3rd Banco do Brasil Universidade de Brasilia Economics Prize. Anyone is able to submit articles published in the last two years, (Jan 2002 - Dec 2003). The only requirement is to be on Brazilian Economy. For more information consult the site: www.unb.br/face/eco/premiobbunb/ The important deadline to bear in mind is September 30 of the current year when the submission period ends. We need your help to spread this information through your institution and associates.

Sincerely yours,

Jorge Saba Arbache

Joaquim Pinto de Andrade

(Organizing Committee)

Department of Economics

University of Brasilia

Brazil

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THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow

(Ref #04-117)

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Research Fellow/ Sr. Research Fellow specializing in agricultural and rural development strategy for a three-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment for its Development Strategy and Governance Division. This position is based in Washington DC but will involve frequent travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Conduct research, capacity strengthening and policy communications in support of IFPRI's program of activities on agricultural and rural development policy and strategies.

- Provide intellectual leadership to a team of approximately six researchers.

- Develop collaborative programs across divisions within IFPRI and with local researchers in several developing countries.

- Help raise resources for the team's activities.

- Timely completion of research projects, actively publish papers/books.

- Participate in various conferences, policy advisory forums, and capacity strengthening training programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Ph D in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy or a closely related field.

- Seven or more years of post-Ph D research and outreach experience in development issues.

- Experience in research on policy issues, related to agricultural and rural development with internationally recognized publications.

- Knowledge of and experience working in developing

countries.

- Excellent written and spoken English.

- Experience in policy making or advisory position, and

strong team-building and networking skills preferred.

ABOUT THE IFPRI: IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries. IFPRI offers a multi-cultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We encourage women and developing country professionals to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED. Email as attached word documents a detailed letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references to:

CONTACT: IFPRI HRS, REF. #04-117, 2033 K Street, NW , Washington, DC 20006, Email: MAILTO:IFPRI-HRINTL@cgiar.org, For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at: www.ifpri.org

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UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM

Faculty of Economics and Econometrics Department of Business Studies Faculty Positions in Management The Faculty of Economics and Econometrics (FEE) of the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) has over 3,000 students in Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics and Econometrics. It also has research programmes in these areas. The Faculty employs approximately 400 people. The following full-time positions are vacant at the Department of Business Studies: Two Full Professors of Management (international business/management; strategy/organization); full-time; job reference number 04-5021 Three Assistant/Associate Professors of Management (international business/management; strategy/organisation; marketing); full-time; job reference number 04-5022

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicants will undertake and help coordinate research and teaching in the field of management broadly defined. The Department of Business Studies has a broad profile and includes strategy, organisation, marketing, international business, information management, sustainable management, finance and accounting. Requirements for all posts are a PhD, the ability to initiate and implement international standard research, demonstrated teaching excellence, and the ability to teach in English. The ability to stimulate and encourage the research of others and a significant international publication record are additional requirements for the full professors positions. Short listed candidates will be asked to give a seminar or lecture. If the appointee does not speak Dutch she/he is expected to acquire a reasonable knowledge of the language within two years. The salary for these positions will be on the salary scale for professors or assistant/associate professors at Dutch universities and in accordance with the collective agreement regulating employment conditions at Dutch universities. The date on which the appointment is to begin will be determined by mutual agreement, preferably early 2005. The assistant professor appointments involve tenure- track positions, with an appointment for initially three years, to become tenured upon proven suitability.

FURTHER INFORMATION/APPLICATION PROCEDURE: CONTACT: Prof.dr. A. Kolk Chair of the Appointment Committee, Tel: +31 20 525 4289, Email: MAILTO:akolk@uva.nl or CONTACT: Prof.dr. B. Rees, Director of the Amsterdam Graduate, Business School Tel: +31 20 525 5338, Email: MAILTO:W.P.Rees@uva.nl ; The full description of this vacancy, including information on context, appointment and on how to apply, is available on: www.uva.nl/vacatures, The closing date for applications is 15 October 2004.The university is located in the centre of Amsterdam. For more information on the FEE and its Amsterdam graduate Business School, please check respectively: www.fee.uva.nl

or www.agbs.nl

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SARASOTA-MANATEE

Faculty Position in Finance The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is seeking a full-time, nine-month, instructor in the department of Finance. Position #12611. Salary is negotiable. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications: Ph.D. in finance or economics (ABD acceptable if degree completed by 8/05); must have minimum of 18 graduate credit-hours in finance; evidence of quality teaching of a variety of finance courses in undergraduate and MBA programs; and strong interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred teaching interests in investments, financial markets and financial institutions. Secondary teaching areas in international finance, corporate finance, and economics desirable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should include a cover letter, vita, copies of student evaluations and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendations. Send materials to: CONTACT: Joan Wright Secretary Search Committee USF Sarasota/Manatee 5700 N. Tamiami Trail PMD 223 Sarasota, FL 3424. The letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts will be accepted after the date to begin review of applications. Application postmarked deadline: October 29, 2004. The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For disability accommodations, notify Joan Wright at 941-359- 4455 a minimum of five working days in advance. Under Florida law, applications and meetings are open to the public. Information concerning this position is also available at: www.coba.usf.edu/departments/finance/recruit.html

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