The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring a Deputy University Director to play a leading role in the NW CASC’s efforts to foster actionable adaptation science across the Northwest.
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is a federal-university partnership that produces accessible science on climate change impacts and adaptation actions for Northwest resource managers and decision makers. The NW CASC is hosted by the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group on behalf of a multi-university consortium that includes Boise State University, Oregon State University, University of Montana, Washington State University and Western Washington University. Both the NW CASC and the UW Climate Impacts Group are member organizations of UW EarthLab.
The NW CASC Deputy University Director will advance transdisciplinary research that addresses complex socio-ecological problems by: 1) facilitating training in actionable science for NW CASC Research Fellows; 2) playing a leading role in NW CASC regional capacity-building and collaborative research activities; and 3) evaluating the efficacy of NW CASC activities in advancing actionable climate science and regional communities of practice. The Deputy University Director will contribute to logistics, program management and integration for the NW CASC as a whole, which includes UW-based and distributed USGS staff, a University Leadership Team representing the NW CASC’s six consortium schools, and an Advisory Committee composed of federal, state and tribal resource management agencies. They will also help support the NW CASC’s engagement with the national CASC network.
We are seeking a candidate with a Ph.D. in an area of natural or social science related to climate change and with demonstrated experience conducting research, assessment, evaluation or stakeholder engagement related to climate change impacts and/or adaptation. Successful candidates will have experience co-creating knowledge and linking science and decision-making as well as teaching and mentoring. They will demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the NW CASC team and programs.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration. The salary range for this position is $84,000 to $99,600 annually, depending on experience.
The position will be filled as soon as possible. Applications received by July 15, 2022 will be prioritized.