The Office of the Washington State Climatologist and the Climate Impacts Group are hiring a State Climatologist to lead the activities of the Office of the Washington State Climatologist. 

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The Office of the Washington State Climatologist serves as a credible and expert source of climate and weather information for the state of Washington. They specialize in analyzing weather and climate trends within the broader context of climate change, and disseminating this information through presentations, media interviews, committee participation and more. The Office’s newly-released strategic plan outlines four strategic goals in support of their mission: 1) provide reputable climate data and interpretation, 2) broaden climate services through targeted engagement, 3) coproduce new applied climate research, and 4) acquire resources for the sustainability of the Office.

The State Climatologist will direct the Deputy State Climatologist to fulfill the Office’s mission while executing on the Office’s strategic plan. A major component of this work will be to fundraise to build capacity for the Office. Additionally, the State Climatologist will respond to media requests and public presentation requests and engage with state agencies and other decision makers. This position will also serve as the lead principal investigator for the Office and conduct applied research on regional weather, climate and climate change.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in meteorology, climatology or other environmental fields, who have experience presenting technical information to a variety of audiences. We are also seeking candidates with experience co-producing research, fundraising and writing grant proposals. 

The Office of the Washington State Climatologist is housed within the UW Climate Impacts Group and is a member organization of EarthLab. The State Climatologist will join a team of principal investigators at the UW Climate Impacts Group. This is a .5 FTE position; additional fundraising and grant writing would be required to develop this role into a full-time position.

The salary range for this position is $3,850-$4,600 per month for a 0.5 FTE position ($7,700-$9,200 per month at full time) or $46,200-$55,200 annually for a 0.5 FTE position ($92,400-$110,400 annually at full time). This position is located in Seattle, and a hybrid (but not fully remote) telework agreement is possible.

We will start reviewing applications for this position on March 1, 2024. To learn more and apply, visit the UW hires website. We look forward to reviewing your application! 

Questions and answers about this position:

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Q: Is this position open to non-U.S. candidates?
A: We cannot sponsor a visa for this position. This position is only open to applicants in the U.S.