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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/4276/job">https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/4276/job</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333">Climate Change & Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<h2 style="margin-bottom:6.75pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333">Overview<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect
the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing
regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 500 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York,
Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana, and Beijing.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Position Summary:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The planet is beset by two interrelated crises: climate change and ecosystem collapse. Experts have identified large-scale conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems as critical strategies
to reduce CO</span><sub><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">2</span></sub><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"> emissions, deliver negative emissions and safeguard the world’s biodiversity. Accordingly,
NRDC is prioritizing the conservation of wild, ecologically- and carbon-rich habitats, including calling on nations of the world to adopt an ambitious plan to help safeguard nature and life on Earth by protecting 30 percent of the world’s land and 30 percent
of the world’s oceans by 2030 (“30 by 30”). NRDC is seeking a Climate Change and Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow for a fulltime, two-year post-doctoral Fellowship. The Fellow will provide subject matter expertise and conduct multidisciplinary research and
analysis on land-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning within the context of climate change.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Specific topics and projects undertaken by the Fellow will include:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Reviewing and analyzing available scientific literature about Ecosystem Carbon Dioxide Removal (ECDR) approaches, with specific emphasis on how these strategies relate to the “30 by 30” biodiversity goal;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Identifying gaps in existing data that need to be considered prior to deployment of these ECDR strategies<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Assessing the range and robustness of existing estimates of forest climate mitigation potential in United States and the temperate rain forests of Chile, the risks to these sinks and developing criteria for identifying the greatest opportunities for increasing
these sinks;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Assessing the range of existing estimates for ecosystem-wide carbon in Canada’s Boreal Forest, where is this carbon located, the drivers that could lead to its release, and the range of estimates for potential carbon loss from various drivers;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Establishing reliable estimates for potential soil carbon sequestration in agricultural soil sinks in the United States, identifying factors that account for the range in existing estimates and creating criteria for the identification of geographic areas of
opportunity for accelerating the adoption of climate-mitigating practices;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Analyzing carbon removal potential for these ECDR pathways including volumes needed to meet climate goals, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and barriers and opportunities;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Organizing and hosting a workshop of internal and external experts to discuss and seek feedback on the results of the analysis;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Developing a policy and implementation roadmap for NRDC to help speed deployment of ECDR in the identified regions, including short- and medium-term opportunities, in close collaboration with NRDC legal, policy, and science staff;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Identifying and assessing political and societal barriers to deployment.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Climate Change and Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow is supported by NRDC’s Science Center and its Science Fellows program, which is a key element of the Science Center’s mission to enhance NRDC’s
scientific capabilities and provide resources and support for policy and advocacy work. The Science Fellows program provides young scientists interested in working in the science, policy and advocacy arena with professional experience and on-the-job training;
it is an excellent opportunity to refine existing skills and build new ones, develop professionally, publish work, and gain important competencies.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Fellow will be based in our San Francisco, CA office (preferred) or our Washington, D.C. or New York, NY offices.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Fellow’s core responsibilities will include:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Reviewing and assessing existing, peer-reviewed literature and datasets related to:<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle">
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Forest ECDR in the United States, Canada’s Boreal Forest, and the temperate rain forests of Chile and<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Agricultural soils in the United States;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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Conducting a gap analysis of where additional data and information are needed and develop strategies for producing or obtaining it;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Drafting a report of analytical findings;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Developing and hosting an expert workshop to present and seek feedback on the findings and producing a report based on the input received at that workshop;<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Creating a technical and policy roadmap for how NRDC can advance forestry- and agriculture-based ECDR in the U.S. (forestry and ag), Canada (forestry), and Latin America (forestry).<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The following qualifications are required:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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A doctoral degree in ecosystems ecology, forest carbon science, soil science, or a related field, and familiarity with natural climate solutions and associated literature. The ideal candidate would have already completed one post-doctoral position on these
subjects. A candidate with a Master’s degree and relevant academic and/or work experience may also be considered.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Expertise in land-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning and a desire to bring to bear that expertise on public policy.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Deep understanding of scientific methods and processes and ability to provide thorough assessments of current scientific research relevant to core job functions.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Comfort with public speaking.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Ability to work with various stakeholders, including other NGOs, government employees and officials, scientists, industry employees, and members of the community.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Excellent organizational and time management skills.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">The following qualifications are desired:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Expertise in interpreting and analyzing carbon sequestration data.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Familiarity with data modeling, design, and interpretation.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Experience with environmental policy analysis or advocacy.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
Media training and/or experience giving media interviews.<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">gender
identity and expression</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries,
excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction
records.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">To apply, please visit </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333"><a href="http://www.nrdc.org/careers" target="_blank"><span style="color:#015785">www.nrdc.org/careers</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> and
upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of resumes, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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