Climate Science Leader

beBee Careers is seeking a Research Scientist to provide leadership in physical climate science. Responsibilities include designing research, managing projects, and communicating findings. The role focuses on aligning organizational goals with scientific insights and identifying new research opportunities. Candidates will also write and review scientific papers and reports. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC.
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Scientist to join our team. As a Research Scientist, you will provide physical climate science thought leadership, science direction, and technical and analytical support to advance the mission of our organization.

Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing research and analysis in accordance with legal requirements for human subjects and environmental protection, working with leadership and colleagues to ensure that organizational and programmatic goals are grounded in the best available science, identifying strategic opportunities for new areas of research, and leading or supporting the development of science-based products.

You will also manage research and analysis projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and evaluation, write, edit, and review peer-reviewed papers, reports, fact sheets, issue/policy briefs, and other materials highlighting the results of various analyses, and communicate research results and recommend research directions in oral and written form to experts, public, media, and congressional representatives.
Responsibilities
• Design and implement research and analysis in accordance with legal requirements for human subjects and environmental protection.
• Work with leadership and colleagues to ensure that organizational and programmatic goals are grounded in the best available science.
• Identify strategic opportunities for new areas of research.
• Manage research and analysis projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Write, edit, and review peer-reviewed papers, reports, fact sheets, issue/policy briefs, and other materials highlighting the results of various analyses.