Do you have a background in the social sciences and a passion for climate or environmental justice? Apply to join the Climate Impacts Group team!

The Climate Impacts Group is hiring a research scientist to support climate justice research and outreach through the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative. This position will contribute to a body of work that focuses on moving climate adaptation and climate justice into an implementation space. The research scientist will help create case studies and synthesis reports related to climate justice, community-based research and projects within the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative. Additionally, this position will support the development and logistics of a climate justice summer institute and other projects.

We are seeking candidates with a background in public policy, geography or other social science fields. Candidates should also have experience with climate/environmental justice and/or working directly with frontline communities. While educational attainment is valued, we also encourage applications from practitioners who have worked in government, non-profits and consulting who can bring a practical orientation to the CIG team.

The expected salary range for this position is $4,649-$6,000 per month depending on experience. This position is located in Seattle.

Although this position will remain open until filled, applicant screening will begin March 25. To learn more and apply, please visit the UW Hires website. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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The Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative is a NOAA-funded program housed at the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group. The Resilience Collaborative is a participatory research program designed to support Tribes and frontline communities in improving their resilience to climate change. The Resilience Collaborative brings together 11 different partner organizations across Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho. 

Questions and answers about this position:

We will post answers to questions we receive about this position on this webpage to ensure transparency and equity in our hiring process. Please check back occasionally for more information.

Would you consider hiring a remote applicant? 

We are open to this position being remotely located within our service region of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Occasional travel to Seattle would be required (approximately two to four times per year).

I am interested in applying to this position as a graduate student. Would it be possible for me to take on this role part-time? 

This is a full time position, although there might be flexibility in allowing you time to finish your graduate studies should we find a mutually agreeable arrangement. I encourage you to submit an application.