Beth McGee Science Fellowship

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc • Virginia Beach, VA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is seeking a Beth McGee Science Fellow to join the Advocacy and Restoration Department. This is a part-time fellowship, lasting 8 to 9 months, designed to honor longtime CBF scientist Dr. Beth McGee. The fellow will work alongside department staff to address emerging issues related to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The fellowship's focus will be on informing CBF's policies and positions through the application of emerging science and research related to water quality, climate change, and land and water restoration practices. There is also an opportunity for the candidate to propose a focus area that aligns with the position's scope. This hybrid position allows reporting to CBF locations in Annapolis, MD, Harrisburg, PA, Richmond, VA, or Hampton Roads, VA.

Requirements

• Current graduate student or in a postdoctoral program in a science field that has relevance to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience researching and communicating about water quality, climate change, agriculture, fisheries, and restoration science and policy is preferred.
• Please submit a writing sample with your application.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with scientists and other staff in the Advocacy and Restoration Department to develop a series of white papers, informative briefs, and other work products that help CBF respond to complex and/or unaddressed scientific challenges and concerns that constrain restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
• Assist in compilation and analysis of water quality, climate, economic, and agricultural data to inform restoration and policy positions and actions.
• Conduct literature reviews on relevant Chesapeake Bay climate and water quality issues and identify, evaluate, and recommend tools, resources, and information that respond to emerging concerns.
• Develop and apply communications skills to internally and externally disseminate scientific information.
• Design and deliver presentations, briefing papers, and other communication work products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level