Senior Remote Environmental Scientist - Climate & Modeling Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Home office allowance

Professional development

Flexible hours

Global impact research

Remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Environmental Science to lead innovative research from a remote setup, focusing on climate impact, ecological modeling, and sustainable resource management.

You'll collaborate with a global team, publish findings, and help secure external funding while advancing policy-relevant solutions and cutting-edge science.

You will design and oversee independent projects, analyze complex data, and communicate results clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in environmental research.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, environmental modeling software, and relevant data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage research projects effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex research projects on environmental issues.
• Develop analytical and modeling techniques for environmental data.
• Conduct literature reviews and identify knowledge gaps.
• Author manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present findings virtually.
• Collaborate with a geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to grant writing and seek external funding.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Environmental modeling

Data visualization

Scientific writing

Remote collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Science, or related discipline

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Environmental Science to lead innovative research from a remote setup, focusing on climate impact, ecological modeling, and sustainable resource management.

You'll collaborate with a global team, publish findings, and help secure external funding while advancing policy-relevant solutions and cutting-edge science.

You will design and oversee independent projects, analyze complex data, and communicate results clearly to diverse stakeholders.