Climate Change Scientist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences (Manomet) is a 40-year old non-profit organization and a leader in the field of conservation biology. Its mission is to conserve natural resources for the benefit of wildlife and humans. Manomet has launched a major new initiative to help wildlife and people mitigate and adapt to a changing climate in North and South America. We are seeking highly motivated candidates to build our core staff and implement our Climate Change Initiative.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Climate Change Scientist will be a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Director of Manomet’s Climate Change Initiative. This person will be based in Manomet’s Plymouth, MA headquarters. He/she will assist the Director and other Initiative staff in executing analyses, performing day-to-day work on projects, organizing and scheduling project-related meetings, creating and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders and project partners, and writing-up and reporting results. Eventually, he or she will work with stakeholders and funding agencies to help them translate their expectations and needs into sound scientific approaches and plans.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate and Masters degrees in ecology, conservation, environmental science, or environmental policy (or closely related field).

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Self motivation and creativity to further the agenda of the Climate Change Initiative at Manomet

• Able to build relationships and work extremely well with diverse stakeholders and interest groups

• Preferably, at least 5 years of work experience

Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, and a vibrant, fast-paced work environment.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, your resume, contact information for 3 references, and writing samples to:

Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences,
Attention: Hector Galbraith, PhD.
PO Box 1770
Manomet, MA 02345
hgalbraith@manomet.org

No phone inquires,