[Grad-postdoc-assn] Fwd: CCEP Project Manager Position Description

[Scott Briggs]

Research Associate

The George Mason University, Department of Communication, Center for 
Climate Change Communication (http://climate.gmu.edu/) invites 
applications for a full-time Research Associate to help manage a 
multi-institution TV weathercaster-focused climate change education 
partnership grant funded by the National Science Foundation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Principle Investigator 
(at Mason), the co-Investigators (at Mason, Yale, Cornell and the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the project's 
partners (at NOAA, American Meteorological Society, National Weather 
Association, American Association of State Climatologists, & American 
Geophysical Union) in determining the direction of the project, taking 
lead responsibility to coordinate the contributions of all partners in 
the project, and managing and maintaining budgets and contracts.

Requirements:
M.S. or Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric science, earth systems 
science, communication, education or other relevant social science 
discipline. At least two years of progressively responsible project 
management experience in an environment with numerous internal and 
external contributors to a project, and at least one year experience 
successfully managing employees. Additional skills required include 
strong competence in planning and multitasking, attention to detail, 
excellent organizational skills, ability to communicate well verbally 
and in writing, and the ability to adapt to the changing demands of a 
dynamic research environment. Prior experience working in a university 
setting, and previous experience working with TV weathercasters is 
preferred.

This appointment will be renewed on a yearly basis, contingent on 
performance, progress and available funding.
For full consideration, applicants must apply online at 
http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F9401z; complete the faculty 
application; and upload a letter of interest, CV, and list of three 
professional references with contact information.

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Scott Briggs
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Study Program
National Center for Atmospheric Research
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000
303-497-1607