Welcoming Lisa Colligan

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We are excited to welcome Lisa Colligan to the UW Climate Impacts Group team! Lisa is joining us as the program coordinator with the Climate Impacts Group and the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative.

Lisa has dedicated her career to exploring how proper land management can help us repair environmental and social damage. Lisa’s experience includes nonprofit management, program coordination, conservation and farming. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology in 2019 from Beloit College.

Lisa will be supporting logistics, coordination and internal communications for the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative and the Climate Impacts Group. In the next few months, Lisa will work to relaunch the NCRC Bulletin, help to plan the fall 2024 all-hands meeting in Spokane, and support a number of other CIG and NCRC projects.

Please join us in welcoming Lisa to our team! Lisa will be working from the CIG office on the UW Seattle campus.

Welcoming our EarthLab Summer Interns

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The Climate Impacts Group is excited to welcome four UW undergraduate students to our team this summer! Caroline Hale, Lupita Ocampo, Anusriya Rahman Ornie and Cora Schultz are joining our team through the EarthLab Summer Internship program. Learn more about each of these students:  

 

Caroline Hale 

Climate Justice Academy Curriculum & Coordination Intern

Caroline Hale (she/her) is a rising senior at the University of Washington, double majoring in Environmental Studies and Sociology. Her interests converge at the intersection of the natural world, biological sciences and sociological perspectives. Throughout her academic journey, Caroline has had the opportunity to work in collaboration with faculty members on research projects related to her degrees and is eager to leverage these experiences to support research in the Climate Impacts Group.

As the Climate Justice Academy Curriculum & Coordination Intern, Caroline will support the pilot of the NCRC’s Science Justice Summer School through coordination, research support, facilitation and more. 

Learn more about Caroline. 

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Lupita Ocampo 

Water Regulation Research Intern

Lupita Ocampo (they/them) is an upcoming senior majoring in Public Health-Global Health with minors in Labor Studies and Geography at the University of Washington Seattle. They are passionate about bridging accessible and equitable modes of health to marginalized communities. They are interested in building stronger foundations within social determinants of health in hopes to equip people’s autonomy over their health. 

As the Water Regulation Research Intern, Lupita will support Oregon Rural Action in understanding and addressing high levels of nitrate in the groundwater in Umatilla and Morrow counties. Lupita will compare and contrast groundwater conditions in Minnesota, Oregon and Washington, as well as the EPA’s response to conditions in all three states. 

Learn more about Lupita. 

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Anusriya Rahman Ornie

Flood Warning Analysis Intern

Ornie (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Applied Mathematics and Chemistry at UW. As an international student from Bangladesh, she actively participates in leadership development programs. Currently, she contributes to meaningful initiatives for international and STEM students through her involvement in CIRCLE SAB and SEBA and promotes awareness of her minority ethnicity through BSA. Ornie is eager to apply her acquired skills to real-world challenges and make a significant impact. 

As the Flood Warning Analysis Intern, Ornie will test an approach to estimating how often flood warning levels occur, now and in the future. 

Learn more about Ornie. 

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Cora Schultz 

Community Led Storytelling and Film Production Intern

Cora Schultz is a rising senior studying geography: Cities, Citizenship, and Migration and Dance at the University of Washington. As a co-director of the UW improv team she brings a unique skillset, centering the impact of narrative building in art. Her passion for counter-mapping shapes her research approach, allowing her to explore and communicate complex spatial and social dynamics creatively.

As the Community Led Storytelling and Film Production Intern, Cora will provide research and logistical support to the Stories as Science project, which is documenting the oral histories of Indigenous communities in Washington and Hawai’i that are at increased risk of flooding. 

Learn more about Cora. 

Dr. Guillaume Mauger named Washington State Climatologist

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Dr. Guillaume Mauger has been named the next director of the Office of the Washington State Climatologist. Mauger’s appointment began earlier this month. 

Mauger succeeds Dr. Nick Bond, who retired from the role in February after nearly 14 years. Karin Bumbaco, deputy state climatologist, served as interim state climatologist from February to May. 

Currently a research scientist at the Climate Impacts Group, Mauger has 15 years of experience working in climate change impacts and adaptation in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on flooding and water availability.

“Mauger’s deep knowledge of climate impacts in the Northwest and long history working with decision makers, resource managers and community members makes him an excellent choice for the next State Climatologist,” Jason Vogel, interim director of the Climate Impacts Group, says. “We are thrilled he will be stepping into this role and leading the Office to provide even greater support to the citizens and communities of Washington state.” 

Specializing in Climate Science, Mauger has worked on projects that assess hydrologic changes across a variety of Northwest watersheds, worked to apply climate information in water supply planning and collaborated with floodplain managers to integrate climate change into their work. In addition to his research, he serves as a resource to stakeholders who are interested in obtaining and understanding the numerous climate and hydrologic datasets that are now available. 

“I am excited to get to work,” Mauger says. “Washington State is ahead of the game on climate, and I see a lot of potential for building on that good work.”

Bringing his wealth of experience in co-produced and applied climate research, Mauger will build on OWSC’s valued role as an expert in climate science, as a source of digestible climate information and as a collaborator on climate-related initiatives. One of several near-term initiatives is to reprioritize community engagement for the Office to effectively reach new audiences. 

“We are excited to think critically about how we engage across the state,” says Karin Bumbaco, deputy state climatologist, who will work closely with Mauger in his new role. “For example, we are exploring ways to train students in climate communication, and are developing a new “Climate Matters” database as a resource for learning about local climate phenomena.” 

A near-term priority is to ensure the sustainability of the Office, so it can continue to support Washington State with reputable climate data and interpretation, capacity building and applied climate research.

The Office of the Washington State Climatologist will remain a program of the Climate Impacts Group, and the organizations will continue to collaborate on projects and initiatives. Mauger will remain a member of the leadership team for the Climate Impacts Group.

NW CASC is Hiring a Research Scientist!

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The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is hiring a full-time research scientist to coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network and to lead the planning and implementation of our Actionable Science Deep Dives. Additionally, this position will contribute to logistics, program management and integration for the NW CASC as a whole.

The responsibilities of this new position will require significant partner outreach and engagement, science synthesis and event coordination. Thus, we are seeking candidates with strong organization and communication skills. Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental sciences, natural sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. A doctoral degree is preferred.

The expected salary range for this position is $5,870–$7,325 per month depending on experience. This position is located at the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group in Seattle.

We will start reviewing applications for this position on June 10, 2024.

Join our team and support climate justice research & outreach!

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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.

Now Hiring: Washington State Climatologist

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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:

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.

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.

UW Undergrads: Join our team with a paid internship!

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The Climate Impacts Group is seeking an intern to support several interrelated projects as part of the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative. The intern will join EarthLab’s Summer Internship Program, a robust, cohort-based internship program for UW undergraduate students.

The Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative Intern will help to create a month-long summer program that builds cohorts and networks of early career researchers passionate about climate justice. This program will focus on capacity-building work with programs that connect students with frontline organizations to build capacity for justice-centered climate resilience; supporting frontline organizations to build a matching program that will provide staffing support to increase capacity of organizations to self-organize on climate resilience; conducting research to understand the knowledge and practice of community-driven adaptation for frontline communities and organizations; and co-producing curriculum and workshops with student groups to aid in the development of educational modules for the summer school. Familiarity with one or more of the following bodies of literature is a plus: transdisciplinary science, climate and environmental justice, climate adaptation, social science methods, and participatory action research.

EarthLab’s Summer Internship Program supports professional development in interdisciplinary and community-engaged work at the intersection of climate change and social justice. The internship will run for nine weeks, with a time commitment of 35 hours per week. The Resilience Collaborative Intern will receive a weekly stipend of $770. Interns will also receive a weekly stipend plus a one-time $180 commuting stipend which can be used to activate a UPass for summer quarter. The professional internship experience will be enhanced by the cohort model and the mentorship provided by the site supervisor.

Students from a range of disciplines and all UW campuses are encouraged to apply.

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Now Hiring: Research Scientist – Hydrology

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The UW Climate Impacts Group is hiring a new, full-time Research Scientist with a focus on hydrologic change in the northwestern U.S. The Research Scientist will work with CIG’s lead scientists to co-produce applied research, synthesize literature and engage with partners on climate impacts and adaptation related to hydrologic change in the region. To see the full job description, visit the UW Hires website.

This position will conduct research and modeling related to hydrologic change in CIG projects and provide analytical, logistical and management support for projects requiring hydrology expertise. They will co-produce actionable science with project partners and stakeholders; synthesize scientific literature related to hydrologic change, impacts and adaptation; and develop science communication products for diverse audiences.

We are seeking a candidate with a background in hydrology and experience with physically-based hydrologic models, GIS software and data analysis. We are also seeking a candidate who has experience with use-inspired research and communicating with diverse audiences.

The expected salary range for this position is $6,500-$7,290 per month depending on experience. Position is located in Seattle, remote is possible with approval.

We will start reviewing applications for this position on December 6, 2022. To learn more and apply, please visit the UW Hires website.

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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.

Is GIS expertise sufficient if I do not have expertise in hydrology?
No. The principal focus of this position requires expertise in hydrology. While often helpful to support hydrology research, expertise in GIS is secondary in importance for this position.

What is the anticipated timeline for this position?
We will start reviewing applications for this position on December 6, 2022. We will begin reviewing applications that week, with the hope to be scheduling interviews in early January and to make an offer before the end of the month.

Join our team as a Research Scientist!

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The UW Climate Impacts Group is hiring a new, full-time Research Scientist with a focus on ecosystems and invasive species. To see the full job description, visit the UW Hires website.

The Research Scientist will support co-produced research and synthesis projects led by the Climate Impacts Group’s senior scientists and work with the U.S. Geological Survey Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center to coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network. Focus areas of research and science synthesis will include climate impacts as they relate to species and ecosystems, invasive species, ecological disturbances, and landscape conservation.

We envision this position will: 1) synthesize scientific literature on climate impacts and adaptation relevant for the management of species and ecosystems in the Northwest; 2) coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network; and 3) lead stakeholder engagement and coordinate multi-institution projects; and 4) develop climate science reports and associated communications materials for diverse audiences, including resource managers and policy makers. 

We are seeking a candidate with a background in natural resources and experience with climate adaptation, who is passionate about partner engagement and our co-production model as our research and synthesis products are co-produced with federal, tribal, state, and local partners. While educational attainment is valued, we also encourage applications from practitioners who have worked in government, non-profits, or other organizations who can bring practical experience with climate adaptation in the natural resource sector.

The expected salary range for this position is $6,000 to $7,300 per month depending on experience. Position is located in Seattle, remote from the Northwest is possible.  

We will start reviewing applications for this position on November 8. To learn more and apply, please visit the UW Hires website.

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.

 

NW Climate Adaptation Science Center welcomes new deputy director

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The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is excited to welcome Dr. Scott Kalafatis to the team as the new deputy university director! Scott is a social scientist with a research background focused on understanding collaborations between scientists and policymakers and how these engagements contribute to decisions informed by climate science.

The UW Climate Impacts Group is the host of the Adaptation Science Center, a federal-university partnership dedicated to helping fish, wildlife, water, land and people adapt to a changing climate.

Learn more about Scott on the Adaptation Science Center’s website.