[ES_JOBS_NET] Ecosystem Resilience Scientist at The Nature Conservancy (Remote Position)

[Luke Parsons]

More information and apply here: https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=56012&PostingSeq=1


WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
We are looking for an Ecosystem Resilience Scientist with experience studying climate impacts on ecosystems who can lead in curating, developing, and integrating climate data/projections into our scientific and conservation work across the Conservancy. The ideal candidate will have a track record of research, publication, and application of climate data/projections to studying climate impacts on ecosystems across multiple sectors and geographies. This includes experience using CMIP6 output, as well as regional model simulations and statistically downscaled projections to conduct quantitative analyses across a variety of geographic regions and applications.

The Ecosystem Scientist will bring background and training in relevant areas of quantitative ecological and/or climate adaptation science, with applied experience related to integrating climate data with ecological information. Examples of climate-ecosystem integration could include assessment of historical climate change impacts on ecosystems, including biogeochemical cycles, foodscapes, or species, projection of future changes in ecosystems (and associated carbon storage potential), evaluation of climate adaptation and resilience strategies for ecosystems, or assessment of the impacts of climate-related stressors/disturbances (e.g., warming, fires, pests) on ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have experience studying climate impacts on forests and/or other terrestrial ecosystems and be familiar with established methods and/or emerging AI/machine learning techniques that capture the interaction and complex dynamics of ecosystems and climate, such as feedbacks and disturbances.

The candidate will ideally be able to relate ecological health indicators to climate to identify critical species and/or habitats at risk, pinpointing priority intervention areas or areas that present potential risk to conservation investments in a changing climate. These experiences will be used at TNC to generate new science that will guide conservation, climate mitigation, and climate adaptation strategies. Their work will directly contribute to the TNC Global Science agenda and the One Conservancy Science Plan, which are investing in climate mitigation and adaptation methods, tools, and approaches across the organization to achieve TNC’s 2030 Goals for people and nature.

The Ecosystem Scientist Responsibilities & Scope include:

  *   Providing strategic leadership, oversight, and implementation of high-resolution climate data/projections across the Conservancy, particularly as they relate to terrestrial ecosystem resilience under climate change
  *   Helping to develop trainings for non-specialist internal and external programs and colleagues on best practice and state-of-the-art climate science to support adaptation planning decisions.
  *   Ensuring that global and field-based projects utilize appropriate climate data/projections to promote climate resilience.
  *   Fostering internal and external collaborations with TNC business units, universities, and project partners around the world to integrate climate data and projections into diverse planning contexts.
  *   Supporting managing and writing grants, contracts, or funding proposals.
  *   Maintaining scientific credibility through applied research, peer-reviewed publications, and communication to diverse audiences.
  *   Reporting and communicating on project impact to TNC and project partners.
  *   Possible management of projects and direct reports.
  *   Being self-motivated in ongoing learning so that skills remain current.
  *   Working in a complex, matrixed organization environment.
  *   Being willing to travel between two to seven weeks per year locally, regionally, and internationally as required to meet project and strategy needs. We prioritize virtual engagement but recognize that some projects may require travel.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  *   A minimum of a master’s degree in a climate science-related field and at least 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  *   Fluency in Python, R, NetCDF, CDO, and/or other relevant computing programs/languages
  *   Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying climate data/projections.
  *   Experience developing and applying high-resolution climate projections to ecosystem climate impact assessments across a broad range of sectors and geographies.
  *   Demonstrated ability and recognized expertise identifying the most appropriate climate inputs, including observations or model projections, for use in projects that span a broad range of sectors, resources, and geographies.
  *   Record of peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and technical reports that include quantitative analysis of climate data and/or climate projections and associated impacts on ecosystems.
  *   Independence and self-motivation with the ability to participate effectively in a remote team environment.
  *   Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
  *   Excellent communication skills, written, spoken and graphical.
  *   Fluency in English, written and spoken.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   PhD and several years of related experience in the application of climate data/projections to assess climate impacts on ecosystems.
  *   Experience integrating climate data (e.g., netcdf files) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based tools, such as ArcGIS, and other similar tools.
  *   Experience with climate resilience and/or adaptation planning in more than one of academia, non-profit, private, and/or government settings.
  *   Experience teaching or developing training materials and workshops related to helping non- experts understand climate concepts.
  *   Experience and eagerness to work in a transdisciplinary environment, developing collaborative approaches and valuing knowledge plurality (natural sciences, social sciences, Indigenous and local knowledge).
  *   Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and implement complex projects, including budgets and coordinating the work of peers and partners.
  *   Professional network in climate adaptation science and sectoral impacts analysis.
  *   Experience writing grants and research proposals.
  *   Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experiences.

OFFICE LOCATION
The location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business.

APPLY NOW

  *   To apply for job ID 56012, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp at tnc.org<mailto:applyhelp at tnc.org>.
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