Climate Science Research Assistant in Climate Solutions and Carbon Accounting at the University of Washington

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Agency

University of Washington

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Category

Research (Researcher)

Salary

$25.82-$28.27/Hour

Last Date to Apply

01/01/2023

Website

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&jobhistory=1&szOrderID=215687

Description

The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington seeks a climate science research assistant to contribute to a new project that will provide essential information about the costs and benefits of a range of carbon saving actions for Washington at both the county and the state scales. A full description and instructions for applying can be found at: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&jobhistory=1&szOrderID=215687 or by searching the UW Hires website. The position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed starting January 1. If you have questions, please contact Josh Lawler ([email protected]) or Phil Levin ([email protected]).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in a science, engineering, or policy field such as public policy, political science, anthropology, sociology, or geography and at least 1 year of experience as a Research Technologist, or equivalent. Professional level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree. • General understanding of climate change solutions / carbon reduction strategies • Ability to understand and build simple models • Ability to organize groups and lead workshops DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent writing and communication skills • Experience independently designing, managing, and implementing a research project • Experience working with a large volume of different types of information • Evidence of successfully collaborating in a multidisciplinary team • Experience organizing collaborative group work and discussions • Experience working in the environmental management field or directly applying research to real-world environmental management needs • Experience in or strong interest in learning about climate solutions in Washington State

Contact Person

[email protected]

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