Climate Adaptation Research Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research opportunity in Saint Paul, Minnesota, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The program provides a stipend and focuses on climate adaptation in park facilities, with strong collaboration across federal partners and the DOI framework.

The appointment lasts nine months, starting December 1, 2026 (flexible start). It emphasizes engagement with resource managers, climate vulnerability assessments, and science communication

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past four years.
• Citizenship: open to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and certain foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a framework that structures climate adaptive practices for Midwest National Park facilities.
• Engage with resource managers to incorporate local knowledge and context into planning and assessments.

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research opportunity in Saint Paul, Minnesota, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The program provides a stipend and focuses on climate adaptation in park facilities, with strong collaboration across federal partners and the DOI framework.

The appointment lasts nine months, starting December 1, 2026 (flexible start). It emphasizes engagement with resource managers, climate vulnerability assessments, and science communication