Location: Remote (must reside in the US) Job Type: FLSA Exempt: Regular Full-time 35 hours per week Travel: Some business travel may be required, including overnight stays Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024 Start Date: Available immediately. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Pacific Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at Pacific Institute. We are dedicated to enhancing […]
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Job Title: Researcher, Water & Climate Equity
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Pacific Institute
Location: Remote (must reside in the US)
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024
Start Date: Available immediately
Job Description:
Pacific Institute is seeking a collaborative and impact-focused Researcher to support applied, interdisciplinary research and analysis focused on water and climate equity. This position will specifically focus on water-related challenges faced by and solutions for frontline communities in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a passion for water and climate change equity, strong research background, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. They should be able to work independently and in collaborative teams, and have an aptitude for learning new topics quickly. This role will involve project coordination, qualitative and quantitative research, writing, and oral presentations.
Responsibilities:
– Support water-climate-equity research per the direction of the Water and Climate Equity Lead
– Conduct collaborative and rigorous primary and secondary interdisciplinary, empirical research and analysis on water-climate-equity topics
– Gather information and data through analysis of primary and secondary data, literature reviews, and contacts with other researchers, practitioners, and organizations
– Document and write up results of work performed, including synthesizing large amounts of complex information and preparing final reports and other written products
– Prepare non-technical communication materials on research topics, such as blog posts, issue briefs, opinion articles, oral presentations, and press releases
– Provide programmatic and project support, including co-developing and tracking project team’s work plans and deliverables, coordinating internal and external meetings, and supporting fundraising activities
Requirements:
– Master’s degree with thesis requirement in water resources, climate, environmental or sustainability sciences, social sciences, or natural resource management
– Minimum five years of recent work experience as a professional applied researcher in a relevant field
– Strong research acumen, analytical and data analysis skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
– Proficient knowledge of the US water sector and strategies and approaches to support climate-resilient water and sanitation systems
– Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations and translate technical information for non-technical audiences
– Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint and OneDrive, and collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams
Preferred qualifications:
– Interdisciplinary advanced degree, ideally in combined social-natural sciences
– Experience researching the equity and justice of climate and water-related environmental policies and practices
– Experience working on large, interdisciplinary assessments
– Familiarity with water challenges in urban and rural areas or small water systems, and/or experience with tribes and Indigenous communities and/or communities of color
– Proficiency with data management and analysis tools such as GIS software and statistical analysis software
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, evidence of publication track record and Master’s thesis title, and a published writing sample.
Pacific Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within its team and culture. The organization encourages all candidates to include a short statement in their cover letter addressing how their addition to the staff would contribute to Pacific Institute’s efforts towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please note that there is no immigration or relocation assistance available for this position. Phone calls will not be accepted, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary range: $60,000 – $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.