From SSI@ucsusa.org Sun Dec 5 15:22:15 2004
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 16:00:43 -0500
From: SSI Mailbox
Subject: SSI Notice: Senior Staff Scientist/Northeast Climate Project
Manager Position
******************** SPECIAL NOTICE ********************
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has a job opening
for a Climate Scientist in our Cambridge, MA office. This
person will lead our work to bring sound science to bear on
building support for strong state and regional climate
policies in the Northeast. The person in this position will
carry out related scientific, outreach policy, and media
activities in support of UCS's Climate Solutions Campaign.
Because so many of you have expertise in some aspect of
global change science, we thought you might be interested in
the position, or you might have friends or colleagues whom
you think might have an interest. We are counting on friends
and colleagues, such as you, to help us find the best
possible person for the job.
If you are personally interested, please follow the steps
outlined below. You can drop me a line if you have questions
or need more information. Please also distribute this notice
to your colleagues, post docs, or other potentially
interested scientists. Word-of-mouth from a trusted source
is one of the most effective ways to identify and motivate
strong candidates. Thank you!
Nancy Cole
SSI Project Manager
ssi@ucsusa.org
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Senior Staff Scientist/Northeast Climate Project Manager
Responsibilities: Lead project to develop, produce, and
effectively communicate the results of a multidisciplinary
assessment of projected impacts of climate change on the
Northeast U.S. Manage all aspects of the project, including:
* Developing region-specific climate projections based on
the latest global climate models
* Identifying the climate-sensitive issues and sectors on
which to focus the assessment, taking into account both
strategic and scientific considerations
* Developing and managing a team of independent,
collaborating experts from universities and research
institutions across the region in the research, writing,
publication, and outreach components of this project.
* Exploring and possibly establishing formal or informal
partnerships with other institutions.
* Developing and guiding strong report production, release
and outreach plans.
* Crafting proposals and reports for foundations in
coordination with UCS development staff.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with
relevant experts in academic, NGO government and other
institutions to exchange information, share resources, and
generally strengthen UCS's leadership role on climate
science and policy in the Northeast. Identify and develop
opportunities to motivate others to use current state-of-
the-art climate projections to develop additional impacts
case studies.
Oversee and ensure high quality and effective coordination
and integration of technical, outreach and policy aspects of
Northeast climate work within the Global Environment
Program, including scientist outreach through the Sound
Science Initiative. Hold regular meetings as appropriate
with relevant staff and in coordination with other relevant
programs. Ensure effective communication and coordination of
this work with other components of the UCS Climate Solutions
Campaign.
Develop and ensure accuracy, credibility, accessibility and
timeliness of written products, including but not limited to
UCS reports, popular articles, Sound Science Initiative
updates and alerts, web pages and/or other materials for
publication.
Serve as spokesperson on climate science and impacts in the
Northeast for media, public, scientific and policy forums.
Support and strengthen visibility and leadership
opportunities for senior UCS staff on Northeast climate
science and policy.
Coordinate work of UCS climate science team to maintain
effective communication, share resources and information,
and ensure high-quality, up-to-date and effectively
represented climate science information on the UCS website,
reports, press releases, other products.
Maintain knowledge of scientific developments, trends, and
policy developments on key issues relevant to UCS work on
climate change impacts and other key aspects of global
environmental change.
Qualifications: Position requires in-depth knowledge of
climate science, including the ecological and/or societal
impacts of climate change, generally acquired through
completion of a doctoral program in a relevant field.
Position requires excellent project management skills, and a
demonstrable ability to understand the public policy aspects
of climate change and the role of technical analyses and
advocacy in shaping public opinion and policy debates. The
position also requires strong public speaking skills, a
demonstrable ability to write for non-technical audiences,
and the ability to work independently and as a member of a
multidisciplinary team.
Experience: Work requires a strong background in climate or
related global change science and at least seven years of
progressively responsible related experience. Demonstrable
experience in managing multidisciplinary collaborative
research projects and in communicating science to non-
specialists is required. Supervisory experience is highly
desirable. Up to one year of on-the-job training may be
necessary to become familiar with UCS organization,
philosophy, programs, and constituencies. Experience working
on Northeast science and policy issues is desirable.
Position details: This position will be based in UCS's
Cambridge office. Salary is commensurate with training and
experience. Excellent benefits and rewarding working
environment. UCS is an equal opportunity employer that
continually seeks to diversify its staff.
To apply: Please send cover letter, vita, writing sample for
a general audience, and names of three references to:
Administrative Coordinator
Global Environment Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
Two Brattle Square
Cambridge MA 02238
Email: globalenvironment@ucsusa.org
Fax: 617-864-9405
Electronic applications preferred; no phone calls, please.
Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2004, and
will continue on a rolling basis until the position is
filled.
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