[ES_JOBS_NET] Food & Climate Solutions Research Fellow, Project Drawdown (part time)

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://drawdown.org/careers/food-climate-solutions-research-fellow

Food & Climate Solutions Research Fellow

Project Drawdown is searching for 1-2 part-time Research Fellows to help us assess potential food-related climate solutions. Fellows will conduct high-level technical and scientific reviews of these potential climate solutions - reviewing the international peer-reviewed literature and conducting meta-analyses of the effectiveness, cost, and adoption of different solutions.

About Project Drawdown

Project Drawdown is the world's leading resource for climate solutions.

Our mission is to help the world stop climate change - as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. To do this, we pursue three key strategies:

  *   Advance Effective, Science-based Climate Solutions and Strategies: We do the science no one else does to cut through the noise and find effective "whole system" solutions and strategies for stopping climate change.
  *   Foster Bold, New Climate Leadership: We inform, inspire, and empower business leaders, investors, and philanthropists to take bold, new positions, act more strategically, and rapidly bring climate solutions to scale.
  *   Promote New Narratives and New Voices: We work to shift the conversation about climate change from "doom and gloom" to "possibility and opportunity" and elevate new, underrepresented climate heroes through storytelling and "passing the mic."

Position Description

Project Drawdown is looking for 1-2 Research Fellows to join our team, starting in Summer 2024. Fellows are anticipated to commit on average 20 hours/week over 3 to 4 months.

Drawdown Research Fellows will analyze potential climate solutions, drawing upon years of advanced study, experience, and a wide range of backgrounds. Fellows will use quantitative findings from the international scientific literature to assess each potential solution's effectiveness, cost, adoption, and other characteristics. Fellows will also produce written reports, tables, and charts - all accessible to a general audience - summarizing key findings. Fellows will work with scientists at Project Drawdown to conduct these assessments as a group.

Fellowship Subject Areas

We are looking for individuals with knowledge and expertise in global food production, agriculture, and land use - and how they drive emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to climate change.

We are seeking individuals who can help us explore potential solutions that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from the global food system, especially solutions linked to changes in diet, curbing food waste, changing biofuel policies, protecting natural ecosystems, and rewilding abandoned agricultural lands.

Fellows will work alongside other experts who are focused on changing agricultural practices and how they lead to reduced emissions and carbon sequestration.

Qualifications

  *   Master's degree with thesis, or equivalent research experience
  *   2+ years of combined research experience in subject area(s) noted above
  *   Strong research, analysis, and writing skills. Demonstrated ability and commitment to conduct research, produce scholarly work, and critically evaluate the work of others
  *   Experience preparing clear, compelling, and high-quality reports and presentations
  *   Ability to work effectively as a team member and to carry out projects
  *   Capable of managing own time and meeting deadlines

In addition, candidates are required to be:

  *   comfortable with teleconferencing, remote work, and virtual collaboration
  *   available to participate in video conferences weekdays 9:00am-5:00pm Central Time US
  *   able to use Google Sheets and Google Docs for delivering individual work products and collaboratively.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely than others to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that's okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Position Details

Research fellows will be compensated between US$30-40/hour, commensurate with experience. Fellows will be independent contractors paid by the hour and will not receive benefits. This position entails remote work only. No travel is required for this role.

Project Drawdown welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in helping the world reach drawdown quickly, safely, and equitably. We are a 100% remote organization based in the U.S.

Candidates must be authorized to work as an independent contractor to a US-based entity, or equivalent term in their location, in their country, and according to local regulations. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they have the required certification (if needed) to accept work as an independent contractor. Project Drawdown is not able to accept applications from candidates in Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, Sudan, Russia, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, or other countries that are currently sanctioned by the U.S.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, submit your application at https://form.jotform.com/241756044218152 including:

  *   Cover letter that describes your experience and fit for this role, describing your research experiences and highlighting your relevant educational and work experiences.
  *   Most recent resume or CV.
  *   Two recent writing samples - ideally one example of technical writing (a research paper, report, or journal article) and one of popular writing (an op-ed, essay, or plain language article).

Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2024. Interviews are expected to begin in late July. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to provide at least two professional references.

Project Drawdown is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Project Drawdown does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law, and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We strongly encourage all qualified persons worldwide to apply for this position. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and the organization's need.

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://mailman.ucar.edu/pipermail/es_jobs_net/attachments/20240626/a4cfb7eb/attachment-0001.htm>