Research Scientist​/Engineer - Climate Impacts Group

Position: Research Scientist/Engineer 3 - Climate Impacts Group
** The UW Climate Impacts Group has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist 3 to join its growing team.
**** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to a senior scientist, the Climate Impacts Group Research Scientist 3 will independently lead tasks within and support management of moderately sized applied climate resilience and water management projects. This position will play a critical role in advancing climate resilience for the Pacific Northwest and requires advanced analytical skills using spatial and quantitative analysis methods and mixed methods research approaches, as well as a highly collaborative mindset.

This is a research position with no teaching requirements and no path to university tenure. This position is focused on applied research which may come at the expense of published research.

This is a hybrid eligible position with expectations to work in person at the UW Seattle campus at least two days per week, with additional on-site requirements for meetings and events. Our current in-office days are Mondays and Wednesdays. A telework agreement is completed annually with your supervisor.
** Key Responsibilities
** Research [50%]
* Independently lead tasks and support management of moderately sized applied climate resilience and water management projects;
* Evaluate the benefits, tradeoffs, uncertainties, and implementation considerations of water management and/or climate adaptation strategies to support evidence-based planning and decision making;
* Apply spatial and quantitative analysis methods to analyze, integrate, and communicate complex social and environmental data using R, Python, GIS, or related tools;
* Apply mixed-methods research approaches to holistically evaluate complex environmental management and climate resilience challenges (e.g., semi-structured interviews, surveys, literature reviews, policy analysis, case studies, spatial analysis).Project Management [25%]
* Lead or co-lead project-specific research activities, such as literature reviews, contextual analyses, needs assessments, monitoring and evaluation strategies, and development of technical guidance, as part of larger projects;
* Develop and manage timelines and coordinate on assigned project tasks while contributing to broader project management activities;
* Co-design and facilitate workshops, interviews, advisory committee meetings, and other engagement activities with project partners;
* Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, and/or graduate student workers;
* Contribute to maintaining high-quality project deliverables through effective coordination, documentation, and communication with internal and external collaborators.

Partnerships and External Engagement [15%]
* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Pacific Northwest water managers and utilities, local government agencies, Tribes, non-profit organizations, and research collaborators to advance climate adaptation planning and implementation;
* Develop technical guidance, decision support resources, reports, visualizations, and presentations for practitioner, scientific, and public audiences;
* Represent the Climate Impacts Group through participation in project advisory groups, collaborative initiatives, and professional meetings;
* Respond to emerging partner needs and contribute to identifying opportunities for future applied research and decision-support resources.

Grant Writing and Proposal Development [5%]
* Collaborate with Climate Impacts Group research scientists and principal investigators to support development of competitive proposals for externally funded research and applied projects;
* Contribute technical expertise to support proposal development efforts, including scoping and drafting relevant sections, coordination with project collaborators, and related activities;
* Help identify emerging research opportunities and cultivate relationships with external collaborators.

Other duties as assigned in service of the Climate Impacts Group mission [5%]
* Support special projects, strategic initiatives and timely responses to partner and UW needs.
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Minimum Qualifications
** Applicants who do not…