News & Events | Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

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Mar 27 Partners, Science, Opportunity

Research Coordinator Positions Now Open at Midwest, North Central and Southwest CASCs — Apply by 4/6/23

Three Research Coordinator positions are now open at the Midwest, North Central and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers. Research Coordinator duties include engaging with scientific efforts; synthesizing project management data; preparing and delivering syntheses; planning and organizing meetings and events; and managing multi-disciplinary research projects that address climate impacts to priority species and habitats.

Deadline Extended to 4/17! Nominations for the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science

The National CASC has reopened its call for nominations for an Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science. The Council will meet approximately one to two times per year, and will advise the Secretary of the Interior on the operations of the National and Regional CASCs.

UW Undergraduate Internship Opportunity with Climate Impacts Group

The Climate Impacts Group is seeking an intern to support several interrelated projects as part of the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative. The intern will join EarthLab’s Summer Internship Program, a robust, cohort-based internship program for UW undergraduate students.

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Feb 17 Announcements, Partners, Opportunity

Assistant Administrator Positions Now Open with Northwest, Pacific Islands and Alaska CASCs

In addition to the five Regional Administrator positions (formerly known as Federal Directors) currently open across the CASC network, the U.S. Geological Survey is hiring three Assistant Regional Administrator positions (formerly known as Federal Deputy Directors) to help oversee the Pacific Islands, Alaska and Northwest CASCs.

Five Leadership Positions Open with the Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

The U.S. Geological Survey Climate Adaptation Science Centers (USGS CASCs) are seeking five Regional Administrators (formerly known as Federal Directors) to oversee the Southwest, South Central, North Central, Midwest and Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers.

UW EarthLab Now Hiring Community Partnerships Lead | Apply by 2/24/23

If you are a relationship builder looking to build a world where people and our planet thrive, and if you get excited thinking about a career that grounds equity and justice within environmental research and action, apply to be EarthLab’s Community Partnerships Lead — a new role that will build on initial efforts to support a critical aspect of EarthLab’s strategy: to activate, leverage and sustain cross-boundary relationships.

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February 14 Spotlights, Opportunity, Webinar

Upcoming Info Session: NW CASC 2023-24 Research Fellowship Program

Are you interested in applying for a NW CASC Research Fellowship but have questions about the program and application process? Join us for a virtual info session on Tuesday, February 14 at 2 pm PT, where you’ll learn about the program and have the opportunity to ask questions!

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Jan 17 Announcements, Science, Spotlights, Opportunity

Now Accepting Proposals: NW CASC 2023-24 Research Fellowship Program

The NW CASC is accepting proposals for its 2023-24 Research Fellowship Program through March 13, 2023. This program will support research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management and training in developing decision-relevant science during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Funding Opportunity: Applications are Now Being Accepted to Host the Alaska, Northwest and Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers

The NW CASC is pleased to share the National CASC’s announcement that applications are now being accepted to host the Alaska, Northwest and Southeast CASCs—an information session about this opportunity will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 12 PM PT and the deadline for proposals is March 14, 2023.

Applications Now Open: 2023 Science to Action Fellowship Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 National CASC Science to Action Fellowship program, which supports graduate students from CASC consortium institutions in developing a product that applies scientific research related to climate change impacts on fish, wildlife, or ecosystems to decision making about natural resources.

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