Senior Research Specialist, Water & Climate Equity

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange seeks a Research Specialist for their Water & Climate Equity program. This full-time position involves rigorous research on water insecurities and climate change in the United States.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in applied research, a Master’s degree, and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment. Responsibilities include research, analysis, communication, and project management, focusing on building equity in water resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant research experience.
• Master’s degree with thesis in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated long-term commitment to projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous applied research on water-climate topics.
• Prepare high-quality project deliverables.
• Coordinate project workflows and timelines.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Zotero

GIS

Job description

The Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange seeks a Research Specialist for their Water & Climate Equity program. This full-time position involves rigorous research on water insecurities and climate change in the United States.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in applied research, a Master’s degree, and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment. Responsibilities include research, analysis, communication, and project management, focusing on building equity in water resources.