Lead Applied Climate & Water Resilience Scientist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to independently lead moderately sized climate resilience and water management projects on the Pacific Northwest. This role emphasizes advanced spatial and quantitative analysis, mixed-methods research, and collaboration with partners.

Reporting to a senior scientist, you will manage tasks, supervise junior staff, and contribute to technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, hydrology or engineering or related field.
• Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks and manage moderately sized climate resilience projects.
• Evaluate benefits, tradeoffs, and uncertainties of water management strategies.
• Apply spatial and quantitative analyses using R, Python, GIS.
• Use mixed-methods approaches to evaluate environmental challenges.
• Coordinate workshops, committees, and engagement activities; mentor staff.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Spatial analysis

Quantitative analysis

Mixed methods research

R

Python

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Job description

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to independently lead moderately sized climate resilience and water management projects on the Pacific Northwest. This role emphasizes advanced spatial and quantitative analysis, mixed-methods research, and collaboration with partners.

Reporting to a senior scientist, you will manage tasks, supervise junior staff, and contribute to technical guidance.