Now Hiring: NW CASC Actionable Science Postdoctoral Scholar!

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The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring an Actionable Science Postdoctoral Scholar, who will play a leading role in the NW CASC’s efforts to foster co-production of decision-relevant science across the Northwest. The NW CASC Actionable Science Postdoctoral Scholar will advance transdisciplinary research that addresses complex socio-ecological problems by facilitating training for NW CASC fellows, supporting NW CASC regional science dialogue and information-sharing activities and evaluating the efficacy of these activities in advancing actionable climate science and regional communities of practice.

This position requires a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in an area of natural or social science related to climate change, with demonstrated experience conducting research, assessment, evaluation and stakeholder engagement related to climate change impacts and/or adaptation.

This is a full-time (100% FTE), 12-month term appointment [with a potential for extension up to three years based on performance and continued funding]. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied, at which point we will invite finalists to interview for the position. The position will be filled as soon as possible. Applications received by November 10, 2021 will be prioritized.

To learn more and apply, please visit the UW Hires website.

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Webinar: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Decision-Making

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How can we best connect decision makers with climate science? Dr. Amy Snover, director, UW Climate Impacts Group, discusses this question in a webinar hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. Snover breaks CIG’s work into three different goals:

  1. Educating key actors about climate risks and response options
  2. Enabling the use of climate science in risk assessment and management
  3. Embedding scientists in management contexts and science in management processes

To illustrate these areas in action, Snover draws on two examples – building a Sea Level Rise Toolkit with the Washington Coastal Resilience Project, and developing the Tribal Vulnerability Assessment Resources alongside tribal nations.