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Title | Senior Climate Scientist |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. The Office of Chief Scientist is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the science (natural and social sciences) that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be most effective in this role the Office of Chief Scientist provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization. OVERALL FUNCTION The Senior Climate Scientist will be drive the scientific foundation for all climate-associated initiatives at EDF and be a key member of the climate leadership team. Climate is the largest of EDF’s four focus areas and the Senior Climate Scientist will (i) help EDF stay at the cutting-edge of climate science, (ii) ensure that EDF accurately employs climate sceince when addressing climate change, and (iii) provide guidance for high-level decision-making within programs and the organization at large relative to policy strategies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer |