CIG RESEARCH SCIENTIST 3 Job at University of Washington
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At EarthLab, we focus on equity and justice in all that we do. In your cover letter, please include your experience, lived or professional, in the area of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Priority will be given to applications received by Nov 8th, 2022
Additional Application Instructions:
At EarthLab, we focus on equity and justice in all that we do. In your cover letter, please include your experience, lived or professional, in the area of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Priority will be given to applications received by Nov 8th, 2022
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a dynamic, multicultural community of 3.7 million people and a range of ecosystems from mountains to ocean. The UW serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty, and staff, including 25% first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. The UW is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
The Climate Impacts Group is hiring a full-time Research Scientist 3 to co-produce applied research, synthesize literature, and engage with partners on climate impacts and adaptation for natural systems in the northwestern U.S. The position is located in Seattle, but remote work from the PNW may be possible.
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks & enabling science-based action to manage those risks. Since 1995, the Climate Impacts Group has linked cutting edge scientific research with innovative approaches to community engagement to produce exceptional research products, develop strong relationships among resource managers, planners, and policy makers in the region and build regional capacity for addressing climatic variability and change. The Climate Impacts Group is a member organization of EarthLab.
EarthLab is a visionary institute that pushes boundaries to address our most pressing environmental challenges, with a focus on climate and its intersection with social justice. EarthLab does this by connecting faculty, students, and researchers at the University of Washington to community collaborators in businesses, non-profits, public agencies, Tribal nations, and others to co-produce actionable research that generates solutions and strategies for local and global impact. EarthLab’s vision, an equitable, just, and sustainable world where people and planet thrive, supports one of the University’s biggest goals. As a Carnegie-classified Community Engagement University, the UW aspires to be the #1 university in the world as measured by impact. EarthLab is inspired by and committed to this challenge.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
EarthLab and the Climate Impacts Group acknowledge the systemic racism that exists in the environmental sector and within environmentalism. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We are seeking candidates who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all voices are considered and valued.
Research Scientist/Engineer 3, Climate Impacts Group
The Research Scientist 3 will work with the CIG’s lead scientists to co-produce applied research, synthesize literature, and engage with partners on climate impacts and adaptation for natural systems in the northwestern U.S. The CIG works with decision makers and resource managers on the challenges that they face managing natural resources in a changing climate. As CIG’s project portfolio evolves, the Research Scientist 3 will provide analytical, logistical, and management support for projects in multiple resource areas including, but not limited to, water, ecosystems, wildlife and biodiversity. They will engage with partners at multiple stages in the adaptation process from impacts research and vulnerability assessment to adaptation planning and implementation. They will apply knowledge of co-production methodologies and climate data application to support projects that enable our partners to advance climate resilience of natural systems through capacity building, assessment, planning, and implementation.
A key focus of the Research Scientist 3 will be to work with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) to coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network. The NW RISCC was established in 2020 as a partnership between the NW CASC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other regional agencies and organizations dedicated to helping resource managers address the dual threats of climate change and invasive species (including plants, animals, pests, and pathogens). The network focuses on exploring on-the-ground management, conservation, and research needs and opportunities unique to the northwestern U.S., including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of adjacent states and provinces. The goal of the NW RISCC Network is to support federal, tribal, state, and local agencies and organizations to reduce the compounding effects of invasive species and climate change. To achieve this goal, the NW RISCC aims to synthesize actionable science, facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers and managers, build stronger scientist-manager communities of practice, and conduct (or facilitate) priority research.
The CIG staff has worked collectively to express our intention to support communities historically excluded from the environmental and climate change spaces. The Climate Impacts Group commits to prioritizing inclusion and justice for all people in our work on climate adaptation, with the aim of decreasing oppression in our organization, our field, and our communities. Given our country’s history of slavery and continued violence and discrimination against Black people, violent land seizure and genocide against Indigenous peoples, and the disproportionate impacts of climate change and environmental hazards on Black, Indigenous and other people of color, we commit to addressing the enduring impacts of colonialism and white supremacy in our work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Synthesize and Co-produce Research on Climate Impacts and Adaptation
Co-produce actionable science and synthesize scientific literature on climate impacts and adaptation for ecosystems, species, and natural resources.
Develop science communication products (e.g., accessible reports, web content, annotated bibliographies, and fact sheets) for diverse audiences including local, state, federal and tribal natural resource managers and policy makers.
Provide management support for large projects, which will involve coordinating project teams across multiple institutions, facilitating internal project meetings, organizing final reports and deliverables, and holding team members accountable for contributions.
Provide logistical and organizational support for workshops, meetings, and other external engagement activities focused on advancing climate resilience in natural systems.
Solicit input on projects and feedback from government agencies, Northwest Tribes, local communities, and other stakeholders with which the CIG regularly works.
Coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network
In conjunction with the NW RISCC Advisory Committee, develop a strategic plan that describes the guiding principles, direction, and priorities of the NW RISCC Network.
Organize and lead outreach and engagement that includes a NW RISCC webinar series and annual NW RISCC symposium that incorporates a variety of sessions including research talks, management talks, expert panels, brainstorming sessions, and one-on-one conversations to solicit research needs
Maintain the NW RISCC website and produce an online compendium of relevant publications, topical research briefs, and summaries for managers.
Engage undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and university faculty in NW RISCC activities and product development, and promote the nexus of invasive species and climate change as a research and learning focus with students and faculty associated with the NWCASC multi-university consortium
Manage, organize, and lead regular meetings with the NW RISCC core team and advisory committee.
Lead production of an annual state-of-the-science report and relevant fact sheets on the nexus of climate change and invasive species
Represent the NW RISCC in the nationwide RISCC network and participate in associated cross-RISCC collaboration efforts.
Outreach and Engagement:
Represent the CIG and conduct outreach on climate impacts and adaptation science for diverse audiences, including the production and delivery of presentations on climate impacts and adaptation practices for natural systems in the Northwest.
Scope projects, conduct engagement, and solicit reviews and feedback from partners and collaborators.
Proposal Development and Grant Writing:
Assist lead research scientists with proposal development and grant writing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in natural resource management, environmental sciences, natural sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience synthesizing scientific literature and data.
Experience producing science communication materials for diverse audiences, including natural resource managers and policy makers.
Knowledge of or experience with applied climate change impacts and adaptation.
Experience with co-production and use-inspired research.
Experience convening partners and organizing meetings, webinars and symposia.
DESIRED:
Experience with policy, governance, and use of information in natural resource management.
Experience with website development and management.
Demonstrated attention to detail and insistence on technical accuracy.
Experience working in or closely with science-management boundary organizations.
Experience engaging with federal agencies, state fish & wildlife and natural resource departments, Northwest Tribes, and intertribal organizations
Additional Application Instructions:
At EarthLab, we focus on equity and justice in all that we do. In your cover letter, please include your experience, lived or professional, in the area of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a dynamic, multicultural community of 3.7 million people and a range of ecosystems from mountains to ocean. The UW serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty, and staff, including 25% first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. The UW is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
The Climate Impacts Group is hiring a full-time Research Scientist 3 to co-produce applied research, synthesize literature, and engage with partners on climate impacts and adaptation for natural systems in the northwestern U.S. The position is located in Seattle, but remote work from the PNW may be possible.
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks & enabling science-based action to manage those risks. Since 1995, the Climate Impacts Group has linked cutting edge scientific research with innovative approaches to community engagement to produce exceptional research products, develop strong relationships among resource managers, planners, and policy makers in the region and build regional capacity for addressing climatic variability and change. The Climate Impacts Group is a member organization of EarthLab.
EarthLab is a visionary institute that pushes boundaries to address our most pressing environmental challenges, with a focus on climate and its intersection with social justice. EarthLab does this by connecting faculty, students, and researchers at the University of Washington to community collaborators in businesses, non-profits, public agencies, Tribal nations, and others to co-produce actionable research that generates solutions and strategies for local and global impact. EarthLab’s vision, an equitable, just, and sustainable world where people and planet thrive, supports one of the University’s biggest goals. As a Carnegie-classified Community Engagement University, the UW aspires to be the #1 university in the world as measured by impact. EarthLab is inspired by and committed to this challenge.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
EarthLab and the Climate Impacts Group acknowledge the systemic racism that exists in the environmental sector and within environmentalism. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We are seeking candidates who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all voices are considered and valued.
Research Scientist/Engineer 3, Climate Impacts Group
The Research Scientist 3 will work with the CIG’s lead scientists to co-produce applied research, synthesize literature, and engage with partners on climate impacts and adaptation for natural systems in the northwestern U.S. The CIG works with decision makers and resource managers on the challenges that they face managing natural resources in a changing climate. As CIG’s project portfolio evolves, the Research Scientist 3 will provide analytical, logistical, and management support for projects in multiple resource areas including, but not limited to, water, ecosystems, wildlife and biodiversity. They will engage with partners at multiple stages in the adaptation process from impacts research and vulnerability assessment to adaptation planning and implementation. They will apply knowledge of co-production methodologies and climate data application to support projects that enable our partners to advance climate resilience of natural systems through capacity building, assessment, planning, and implementation.
A key focus of the Research Scientist 3 will be to work with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) to coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network. The NW RISCC was established in 2020 as a partnership between the NW CASC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other regional agencies and organizations dedicated to helping resource managers address the dual threats of climate change and invasive species (including plants, animals, pests, and pathogens). The network focuses on exploring on-the-ground management, conservation, and research needs and opportunities unique to the northwestern U.S., including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of adjacent states and provinces. The goal of the NW RISCC Network is to support federal, tribal, state, and local agencies and organizations to reduce the compounding effects of invasive species and climate change. To achieve this goal, the NW RISCC aims to synthesize actionable science, facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers and managers, build stronger scientist-manager communities of practice, and conduct (or facilitate) priority research.
The CIG staff has worked collectively to express our intention to support communities historically excluded from the environmental and climate change spaces. The Climate Impacts Group commits to prioritizing inclusion and justice for all people in our work on climate adaptation, with the aim of decreasing oppression in our organization, our field, and our communities. Given our country’s history of slavery and continued violence and discrimination against Black people, violent land seizure and genocide against Indigenous peoples, and the disproportionate impacts of climate change and environmental hazards on Black, Indigenous and other people of color, we commit to addressing the enduring impacts of colonialism and white supremacy in our work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Synthesize and Co-produce Research on Climate Impacts and Adaptation
Coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network
Outreach and Engagement:
Proposal Development and Grant Writing:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED:
Additional Application Instructions:
At EarthLab, we focus on equity and justice in all that we do. In your cover letter, please include your experience, lived or professional, in the area of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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