[Oppslist] Associate Research Scientist position

[Helen Olivette]

Hello,

Please post this position for an Associate Research Scientist. Thank you.

*Associate Research Scientist – Climate research for food security and 
resilience*

*Description: *The International Research Institute for Climate and 
Society (IRI) is seeking an outstanding individual to contribute to 
interdisciplinary research on climatic, socio-economic and contextual 
determinants of food security to assist humanitarian intervention in 
anticipation of emergencies as well as in planning for recovery. Tasks 
will include quantitative analyses to assess climate predictability on 
time scales from intra-seasonal to multi-decadal, and to characterize 
the climate sensitivity of food security at sub-national scale. This 
position is part of IRI’s on-going collaboration with the UN World Food 
Programme (WFP) in the context of its Food Security Climate Resilience 
Facility (FoodSECuRE). The work will include interaction with 
headquarters, regional and country offices of WFP and its in-country 
partner institutions.

*Qualifications: *Applicants must have a PhD degree in climate or a 
related discipline and at least two years of post-PhD experience. The 
successful candidate will have excellent statistical skills and a strong 
track record in climate analysis, as well as experience in applying 
climate information in an interdisciplinary context. Experience with 
seasonal climate prediction/famine early warning systems, physical 
interpretation of climate change processes, and multivariate statistical 
methods are essential. Familiarity with Matlab, R, or another scientific 
programming language is required, and experience in the use of climate 
information tools such as the IRI Data Library and the Climate 
Predictability Tool is desirable. Experience in applying climate science 
to agricultural development or food security challenges would be an 
advantage. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in 
English, including peer-reviewed scientific publications are essential.

*Appointment: *The successful candidate will form part of IRI’s 
multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in its mission to enhance 
society’s capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of 
climate in order to improve human welfare and the environment, 
especially in developing countries. The IRI is a catalyst for the 
creation and provision of science-based outcomes that address climate 
risk. Our approach is based on collaborative partnerships with local, 
national, regional, international, public and private institutions 
facilitating the open exchange of ideas, information, and technology 
between many disciplines and regions.

The successful candidate will be appointed on a year-to-year basis, with 
the opportunity of renewal contingent on performance and availability of 
funding. The candidate will be expected to develop a track record of 
independent research, including contributing to synthesis in 
peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrating attitude for supporting 
research programs with external funding.

Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.

*Application:*Please visit our online application site 
at https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62059 
for further information about this position and to submit your 
application, CV and statement of interest (up to 2 pages) and contact 
information for three references.

Search will remain open for 30 days after the ad appears and will 
continue until the position is filled. Candidate review will begin after 
the ad has appeared for 30 days. The successful candidate will begin 
work as soon as possible after the search is closed.

This position is located in Rockland County, NY at the Lamont Campus of 
The Earth Institute at Columbia University.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
–Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

Prospective candidates must apply online.


-- 
Helen Olivette
Human Resources Coordinator

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY  10964
Phone: 845-365-8357  /  Fax: 845-365-8142

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