RESEARCH SCIENTIST - WATER & CLIMATE

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you. Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - Minimum 2 days in office a week Posting Date: 11/08/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 11/22/2024 Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website. The Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is hiring a full-time, early-career research scientist (Research Scientist 2) to support a range of projects focused on water and climate resilience. The new position will work in collaboration with senior researchers at CIG and our federal, tribal, state, and local partners to develop resources supporting our partners’ efforts to build resilience in a changing climate. We seek candidates who are passionate about our organizational mission and co-production model. Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to work collaboratively on a broad range of topics are a must. An ideal candidate would have the technical background needed to engage in applied research, synthesis, and analysis, along with demonstrated experience in successful communications and engagement. Most research staff at CIG work hybrid schedules with a few remote staff in the Pacific Northwest. This position would be expected to work at least two days a week from CIG’s offices on the Seattle UW campus. The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks & enabling science-based action to manage those risks. Since 1995, the Climate Impacts Group has linked cutting edge scientific research with innovative approaches to community engagement to produce exceptional research products, develop strong relationships among resource managers, planners, and policy makers in the region and build regional capacity for addressing climatic variability and change. The Climate Impacts Group is a member organization of EarthLab. EarthLab is a visionary institute that pushes boundaries to address our most pressing environmental challenges, with a focus on climate and its intersection with social justice. EarthLab does this by connecting faculty, students, and researchers at the University of Washington to community collaborators in businesses, non-profits, public agencies, Tribal nations, and others to co-produce actionable research that generates solutions and strategies for local and global impact. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EarthLab and the Climate Impacts Group acknowledge the systemic racism that exists in the environmental sector and within environmentalism. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by bringing a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We are seeking candidates who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment where all voices are considered and valued. Position Complexities We are looking for a candidate with expertise in water resources management and training in applied social or natural sciences, engineering, planning, or a related field. Candidates should have familiarity with topics such as climate resilience, water management, and adaptation strategies. Duties and responsibilities for this position include a variety of research, communication, and analytical tasks supporting the work of senior CIG staff. Strong oral and written communication skills are critical. Candidates should work collaboratively and proactively to manage competing priorities, project deadlines and deliverables. This is a full-time research position with no teaching expectations and no path to University tenure. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Independent Research and Research Support (60%) • Conduct applied research on water and climate resilience related topics with support and guidance from senior CIG staff; • Independently evaluate, select, and apply research methodologies to support CIG research objectives and occasionally lead specific tasks within projects; • Independently synthesize literature on climate resilience, water management, adaptation strategies, and other related topics; • Support the development of resources for state agencies and resource managers in their consideration of climate impacts and adaptation strategies; • Statistical and/or geospatial analysis of climate-related indicator and vulnerability data from multiple sources to test hypotheses, draw conclusions, and support decision making; and • Identification and evaluation of benefits and tradeoffs of water and climate related adaptation strategies. Communications and Outreach (20%) • Develop science communication products (e.g., accessible reports, web content, fact sheets) for diverse audiences such as local, state, federal and tribal government staff, natural resource managers, water agencies, NGOs, and policy makers. This may include writing about own research contributions, editing material from others, managing edits and review processes, presentations and outreach around final products; • Work with CIG senior research staff to understand stakeholder needs and the types of tools, resources, and information that will best support their climate adaptation and resilience activities. Project Management (20%) • Lead specific tasks within a larger project scope, including taking responsibility for assuring quality and timeliness in completion of those tasks; • Participate in procurement of additional/new funding through contributions to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations; • Work with CIG senior research staff to provide logistical and organizational support for projects; • Coordinate and collaborate with team members within and outside the university on ongoing projects; and • May guide the work of junior staff or students as necessary to achieve specific assignments. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in applied social or natural sciences, engineering, planning or a related field and 2 years’ relevant experience, including water resources management, OR equivalent combination of education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Demonstrated ability to synthesize qualitative data and information from a broad range of sources (e.g., literature reviews, policy and planning documents); • Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills and engaging with diverse audiences; • Experience with quantitative and spatial data analysis and associated software (e.g. python, R, QGIS, ArcGIS); • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in applied social or natural sciences, engineering, planning or a related field; • Demonstrated familiarity with climate resilience and adaptation; • Demonstrated familiarity with water resources issues and institutions in Washington state; • Experience conducting applied research with non-academic partners; • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and quickly adapt to new challenges (e.g., new topic areas, analysis methods, software tools). Other Aspects of the Position The College of the Environment promotes diversity and inclusivity among our students, faculty, staff, and public. Thus, we are strongly seeking candidates whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Application Process:

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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