[ES_JOBS_NET] COASTAL CLIMATE EXTENSION SPECIALIST FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION, Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) at Penn State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://psu.jobs/job/92151

COASTAL CLIMATE EXTENSION SPECIALIST FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION 

Campus/Location:

Gloucester, VA

Campus City:

Gloucester, VA

Date Announced:

11/22/2019

Date Closing:

open until filled

Job Number:

92151

Work Unit:

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Department:

Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

DESCRIPTION

The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) at Penn State
University, in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic RISA program (MARISA,
http://MidAtlanticRISA.org) and the Center for Coastal Resources Management
(CCRM, http://vims.edu/ccrm/) at the Virginia Institute for Marine Sciences
(VIMS), invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar (Coastal
Climate Extension Specialist) for the Chesapeake Bay region. The Extension
Specialist, employed by Penn State but hosted and stationed at VIMS, will be
integrated into ongoing efforts of the CCRM and MARISA teams to provide
outreach to coastal stakeholders and support climate resilience efforts
around the Bay, particularly in the greater Hampton Roads region. The
Coastal Climate Extension Specialist will substantially enhance MARISA`s
capacity to work with regional stakeholders and expand dissemination of
existing as well as newly-developed data and tools to advance extreme
weather and climate change resilience in the Mid-Atlantic region. Support
for this work is provided through a cooperative agreement with NOAA's
Climate Programs Office. Specific responsibilities of the extension
specialist will include: participating in the design, production, and
dissemination of data and tools, building upon prior work of MARISA and CCRM
in this area, with a particular focus on coastal climate impacts in the
Hampton Roads region; collaborating with coastal communities to assist in
the development of hazard mitigation plans and provide technical support for
flood risk planning; contributing to the development of inventories of
academic, governmental (federal, state, local), and NGO research, extension,
and decision-support activities relevant to climate change and resilience in
the Chesapeake Bay region; contributing to an assessment of the needs of
local governments for information and technical assistance in developing
resilience plans in the face of climate change; enhancing MARISA's efforts
to provide timely and relevant climate-related resources through active
engagement with regional stakeholders and decisionmakers to identify the
most salient needs for data, tools, and training; organizing workshops and
summer schools that provide stakeholders and decision makers with
opportunities to learn about and share tools, data, best practices, and
other resources for coastal climate risk management; building upon the
existing efforts of MARISA and CCRM to foster a community of interest and
practice in coastal climate risk management. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in
a relevant field by the time of hire and experience in one or more of the
following areas: coastal oceanography, atmospheric science, climate change
adaptation, environmental risk analysis, and/or stakeholder engagement and
facilitation. Experience engaging with diverse communities and prior
relevant work within the region are both desirable. Proficiency in Spanish
is desirable, but not required. Although employed by Penn State, the
Extension Specialist will be stationed at the Virginia Institute of Marine
Sciences in Gloucester, Virginia, and will travel extensively within the Bay
region as part of the stakeholder/decision-maker outreach and engagement
process. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, ideally with use
of a private vehicle, and will be expected to reside within the region.
Occasional travel to Penn State's University Park campus and RAND's
Washington D.C. offices, as well as to conferences, workshops, meetings, and
other events in the Mid-Atlantic region will also be expected. This is a
one-year, fixed-term position with excellent possibility of renewal for one
or more additional years. Applicants should upload a cover letter, a
resume/CV and contact information for at least three professional
references, all in PDF format. The cover letter should explain the
applicant's interest in the position, highlight relevant qualifications and
experience, and explain the applicant's vision for providing outreach and
support on weather- and climate-related issues for the diverse array of
coastal stakeholders found in the Chesapeake Bay region. Applicants should
also provide evidence, either woven through their application materials, or
as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity,
equity, and inclusive excellence and engagement in their work environment.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain
open until filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to
Dr. Robert Nicholas (ren10 at psu.edu).

 

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