Applied Environmental Research Scientist (Remote)

RTI International; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI International’s Center for Water, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Solutions (WARES) seeks an experienced Applied Research Specialist to lead qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, and communications addressing environmental and natural resource challenges. The role will contribute across the project lifecycle, from research design to client management.

Based in RTP, NC with telecommuting options, you will collaborate across disciplines, translate complex information into

Qualifications

• Experience conducting qualitative research and stakeholder engagement in environmental or natural resources fields.
• Ability to translate complex information into accessible reports and visuals.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative and mixed-methods research, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
• Develop reports, visualizations, and decision-support materials for diverse audiences.
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and client communications across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Qualitative research

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Policy/Communications or related

5 years of relevant experience (or 3 with master's)

Job description

RTI International’s Center for Water, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Solutions (WARES) seeks an experienced Applied Research Specialist to lead qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, and communications addressing environmental and natural resource challenges. The role will contribute across the project lifecycle, from research design to client management.

Based in RTP, NC with telecommuting options, you will collaborate across disciplines, translate complex information into