[Grad-postdoc-assn] Fwd: job ad

[Paula Fisher]

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From: Cheryl Harrison <chsharri at ucar.edu>
Date: Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 2:45 PM
Subject: job ad
To: Paula Fisher <paulad at ucar.edu>


Hi Paula-

I just saw this and thought it would be a good one for you to send around:

http://mpowir.org/climate-scientist-union-of-concerned-scientists/


*Climate Scientist*
*Climate & Energy Program*
*Washington, DC Office*

*The Position*

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national
nonprofit whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s
most pressing environmental and safety problems. UCS combines technical
analysis and effective organizing and advocacy to create innovative,
practical solutions for stemming the tide of global warming, sustainable
food policy and agriculture, energy and transportation, fighting
misinformation and reducing the threat of catastrophic nuclear war.

Help lead UCS’s efforts to communicate and defend climate science, and
design, contribute to and carry out climate change analyses. Provide the US
public, policymakers and campaign-specific stakeholders with robust,
timely, accessible and policy-relevant information on climate science and
the social and environmental impacts of climate change. Provide expert
technical and analytical advice to UCS campaigns. Carry out related
analysis, outreach, advocacy and media activities. Provide project
management, coordination of research collaborations and consultant
supervision as needed.

*Responsibilities*

   - Climate Analysis:
      - Scope, develop, research and write analytical products including
      reports, case studies and web-based materials; Explain and interpret
      findings relevant to UCS priorities on climate science, preparedness and
      accountability.
      - Work with other UCS staff to develop and implement the media,
      legislative, corporate engagement and outreach aspects of high priority
      projects or products.
      - Serve as advisor and climate science resource on research, web, or
      outreach projects led by other project leaders.
      - Manage analytical projects and multi-partner collaborations
   - Climate Science Communications:
      - Ensure that the public, policymakers, business leaders and the
      media are kept informed of the most up-to-date and robust policy-relevant
      climate science, and that it is communicated in a clear and
accessible way.
      - Act as a climate science spokesperson for UCS and prepare responses
      for media requests; Write and review blogs for The Equation.
   - Climate Science Defense and Advocacy:
      - Help lead UCS efforts to defend federal climate programs, databases
      and budgets, including identifying projects and programs under
threat, for
      example at NOAA, NASA, and the Departments of
   - Energy, Interior and State
      - Assist in researching, reviewing, writing or helping facilitate
      accurate science content of op-eds, letters to the editor, expert
      testimony, congressional briefing materials, draft legislation, and
      analyses of corporate positions and plans.
      - Participate in direct advocacy with congress and the administration
      and assist in engaging outside experts and scientists in support of UCS’s
      campaign goals.
   - Climate Materials:
      - Research, review, and help develop science briefs, web pages,
      PowerPoint presentations, infographics, fact sheets, reports and
      peer-reviewed publications.
   - Expert Engagement:
      - Maintain close working relationships with academic colleagues,
      including through scientific conferences and policy-relevant research
      collaborations.

*Qualifications and experience*

Position requires a broad, in-depth and up-to-date knowledge and
understanding of climate science, including familiarity with the findings
of the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), as well as an
understanding of the public policy aspects of climate science, preparedness
and accountability. Must have knowledge and experience of the role of
climate science, technical analyses and advocacy in informing public
opinion and policy debates.

The post requires a PhD in a climate science field and three to five years
of relevant and comparable work experience. Strong project management
skills and experience is highly desirable. Extensive experience in
communicating science effectively to a wide variety of audiences, including
the traditional media and social media, is highly desirable, as is
knowledge of and experience in federal climate programs. Strong
communication, public-speaking, relationship-building and teamwork skills
are essential. Must be an excellent writer who is able to quickly
synthesize complex scientific information and write for a variety of
audiences, often to tight deadlines. Current research collaborations and
other successful expert engagement within the scientific community are
important.

At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for
degrees when appropriate.

Little or no exertion; may require extended periods at a computer. Periodic
travel (about 10-20% of time) to events, conferences, speaking engagements,
and other UCS offices will be required.

UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its
staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for
individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented
in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to
building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely
diverse backgrounds can thrive. We’ve adopted this commitment because we
believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our
work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all,
including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking
people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this
work.

Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time position based in
UCS’s Washington, D.C. office. For those who meet all position
requirements, the salary is around $79,000. UCS offers excellent benefits
and a rewarding work environment.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, how
you learned about the position via email to jobs at ucsusa.org and include
“Climate Scientist” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF
format only. No phone calls please. Deadline: *April 2, 2017* or until
filled

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Cheryl S. Harrison
https://chsharrison.wordpress.com/
Postdoctoral Researcher
NCAR/CGD/OS
ML 408
office: 303-497-1744 <(303)%20497-1744>
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Paula Fisher

Administrator
NCAR Education and Outreach

Advanced Study Program

Office: 303-497-1328 <(303)+497-1328>
Email: paulad at ucar.edu
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