Research Scientist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Knowledge of wildfires, arctic-boreal ecosystems, carbon cycling, and fire management
- Knowledge of climate, environmental, and social issues in the Northwest Territories (Canada a plus)
- Ability to work across disciplines and engage with right shareholders and stakeholders outside the academic community
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a highly collaborative team
- Demonstrated record of publication in scientific journals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to develop and apply research techniques to complex problems
- Ability to travel up to 10% annually
Responsibilities
- Work with project staff and partners, analyze the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of fire management interventions to protect carbon in the Northwest Territories, Canada
- C-lead outreach and engagement with stakeholders and rightsholders in the Northwest Territories and related jurisdictions
- Identify opportunities for further collaboration, including on-the-ground pilot projects involving fire management for carbon protection
- Collaborate with the project research team on analyses and modeling related to fire management interventions and carbon dynamics in the Northwest Territories
- Integrate research into broader project communication, policy, and partnership activities
- Schedule own work and lead implementation
- Lead manuscript preparation and publication
- Present results at relevant meetings, convenings, and conferences
Benefits
- generous benefits package
- work life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
