Åpen søknad

Verde rekruttering; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate consultancy firm in the United States is looking for an experienced climate scientist. Responsibilities include producing high-quality technical work and providing expertise in climate literature and modeling. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in climate science with five years of relevant experience, or a PhD with a strong publication history. This role requires the ability to manage client relationships and technical writing skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in climate science or related field plus five years of experience.
• Experience with literature review and synthesis reports.
• Ability to interpret and analyze climate models.

Responsibilities

• Work with technical teams to produce high-quality climate-related work.
• Provide expertise in climate literature and modeling.
• Cultivate sustained relationships with clients in climate science.

Skills

Climate science expertise

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Literature review skills

Familiarity with climate models

Ability to multitask

Education

MS in climate science or related degree

PhD focused on climate observations

Job description

Overview

• Work with Abt technical teams to produce high-quality on-time technical work.
• Provide technical expertise to clients in areas related to climate literature and climate modeling; hydrology; and water resource management.
• Cultivate sustained client relationships.

What We Value

• Needed:
  • MS in climate science or related degree + five years of experience in climate science field.
  • Previous experience conducting literature review and synthesis reports.
  • Familiarity with climate models and interpreting model outputs.
  • Core understanding of observed and projected climate variables:
    • Precipitation; temperature; sea level; flooding; streamflow; snowpack; evapotranspiration; drought; wildfire; and extreme seasonal, temporal, and spatial variation in these variables.
• Desired:
  • PhD focused on climate observations and projections with focus on hydrology and the water cycle across the U.S.
  • One to three + years of related experience.
  • Five + years of experience with technical level writing.
  • Demonstrated publication history with focus on climate science manuscripts.
  • Reviewer of climate science publications.
  • Prior consulting experience or experience working as a federal government employee.
  • Understanding of federal clients, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including setting priorities and adapting to changes in a time-sensitive, deliverable driven workplace.