Tribal Research Lead

Tribal Research Lead

Department
: AZ Inst for Resilience

Location
:
Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC), an applied research collaboration between the United States Geological Survey and a consortium of universities led by the University of Arizona, seeks a Tribal Research Lead to lead its research and outreach programs with Tribal communities in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. The mission of the SW CASC is to develop actionable science and implementable climate adaptation solutions in partnership with natural and cultural resource managers, policy makers, Native Nations, and researchers across the Southwest.

This position will guide the development and implementation of a research program to identify Tribal needs for weather and climate monitoring infrastructure, and will respond to other climate adaptation science needs of Tribal communities as they arise. Climate impacts like changes in water availability, altered fire regimes, extreme weather events, and changes in soil and ecosystem health are making the environment more unpredictable.

With increasing likelihood of drought, wildfire, flooding, heat stress, and other natural hazards, Tribal Nations need increased access to climate data to inform their land management practices, to be able to apply for funding that requires climate data, and to be better positioned to be able to assert their sovereignty in policy‑making spaces.

• Work with Tribes throughout the Southwest (CA, AZ, UT, NV) to assess gaps in weather and climate monitoring and co‑develop solutions to address these gaps.
• Work to connect Tribes throughout the Southwest to climate adaptation resources available through the USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) and other relevant partners.
• Develop, plan, design, and conduct research to meet Tribal needs.
• Partner with Tribal communities to co‑develop research needs and methods.
• Author/co‑author articles in peer‑reviewed journals, books or chapter publications.
• Present and/or participate at conferences.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of the research program by collaborating with granting agencies and regulators as required by research program.
• Partner in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Provide input on program development and processes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• A masters degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, American Indian Studies, Geography, or a related field.
• Experience developing and conducting outreach and education programs with Tribal communities in the southwestern United States.
• Experience developing and conducting research programs with Tribal communities in the southwestern United States.
• Experience with Tribal IRB and research approval processes.
• Existing relationships with Tribal communities throughout the SW CASC region.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work‑life programs.

Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254

Employment Type:

Full Time, 40 hours per week, FTE 1.0, Class 8

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