[ES_JOBS_NET] Career Opportunitiy: Resesrch Scientist, Woodwell Climate, Falmouth, MA, Hybrid or Remote

[Tara Broadhurst]

Hello All,
Woodwell Climate Research Center has another Research Scientist to join a
team within our Arctic group. You can be based in Falmouth, MA, hybrid or
Remote.

Click the link to apply or visit our careers page
<https://www.woodwellclimate.org/careers/> to see more openings.

*Research Scientist
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=29ee31bb-d8c5-4350-a136-327f9d9a68bc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=550632&source=CC2&lang=en_US>*

*Falmouth, MA, Onsite, Hybrid or Remote*


Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for
solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with
leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate
crisis.


Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit
climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based
climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our
world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations,
corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate
change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action
needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.


SUMMARY

Join Woodwell Climate’s Research team as a Research Scientist to lead
research and outreach efforts on wildfire management in the Northwest
Territories, Canada. In this role, you will work with a team of researchers
and policy experts at Woodwell, including the Permafrost Pathways project,
and partnering institutions to assess the benefits and cost-effectiveness
of using fire management to protect carbon and permafrost while also
centering community values and other impacts. The Research Scientist will
join a large multi-institution team and help build a focal program of
research and outreach in the Northwest Territories.


Responsibilities:

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   Work with project staff and partners, analyze the efficacy and
   cost-effectiveness of fire management interventions to protect carbon in
   the Northwest Territories, Canada
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   C-lead outreach and engagement with stakeholders and rightsholders in
   the Northwest Territories and related jurisdictions
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   Identify opportunities for further collaboration, including
   on-the-ground pilot projects involving fire management for carbon protection
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   Collaborate with the project research team on analyses and modeling
   related to fire management interventions and carbon dynamics in the
   Northwest Territories
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   Integrate research into broader project communication, policy, and
   partnership activities
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   Schedule own work and lead implementation
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   Lead manuscript preparation and publication
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   Present results at relevant meetings, convenings, and conferences


Must have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


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   Knowledge of wildfires, arctic-boreal ecosystems, carbon cycling, and
   fire management
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   Knowledge of climate, environmental, and social issues in the Northwest
   Territories (Canada a plus)
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   Ability to work across disciplines and engage with right shareholders
   and stakeholders outside the academic community
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   Ability to work independently as well as a member of a highly
   collaborative team
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   Demonstrated record of publication in scientific journals
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   Excellent written and oral communication skills
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   Experience with data manipulation and analysis
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   Demonstrated ability to develop and apply research techniques to complex
   problems
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   Ability to travel up to 10% annually


Qualifications:

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   2+ years’ experience or commensurate with experience
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   Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Geography, or a related
   discipline



Work Environment:

The functions of this role are conducted indoors


Hours of Work:

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   This role is paid on a salary basis.
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   Typically, full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through
   Friday workweek. However, this is a salaried position.  Therefore, the
   individual is expected to work as required to complete the duties of the
   position.


Application review will begin on June 15, 2026


Desired Start Date: August 2026


Fixed-term: 2 years with potential for extension


Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position, the annual salary range starting at $80,000 plus dependent on
qualifications/experience based in MA. Woodwell offers a generous benefits
package and work life balance.


Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, hybrid or remote.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter
addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the
responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to
our career’s portal.

Tara A. Broadhurst  |  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

tbroadhurst at woodwellclimate.org

+1 508 444 1528 (Office)


Woodwell Climate Research Center

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Woodwell Climate Research Center is located on the traditional and sacred
land of the Wampanoag people who still occupy this land, and whose history,
language, traditional way of life, and culture continue to influence this
vibrant community.


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