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: 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.