Staff Scientist, IPCC Working Group III

The U.S. Global Change Research Program seeks a Staff Scientist for IPCC Working Group III in Washington, DC. The role requires advanced knowledge in climate mitigation science, public policy, and project management. Responsibilities include supporting the preparation of IPCC reports, leading project teams, and liaising with authors. A Ph.D. and extensive experience in interdisciplinary research are required, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Qualifications
• Broad, advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of environmental assessment as applied to climate mitigation science and scenarios.
• Broad, advanced level knowledge of public policy issues related to global climate change.
• Familiarity with the climate mitigation community, and the ability to foster new contacts and working relationships.
• Expert in synthesizing and summarizing scientific and/or technical information.
• Advanced writing skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences, and in proofreading and editing technical documents.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Ability to be an effective advocate of the TSU to the international scientific community.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills to enhance meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Knowledge of web page development, graphics, and desktop publishing software.
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information in a manner consistent with ICF policy, and an ability to act in a professional manner consistent with the “USGCRP Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility” statement.
• Willingness and ability to travel (including international destinations).
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and communications tools such as Slack and an array of videoconferencing platforms.
• Ph.D. in social or natural science discipline or engineering relevant to climate change mitigation assessment.
• 3+ years of experience working with interdisciplinary research community.
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident.
• 5+ years of experience working with interdisciplinary research community.
• IPCC prior experience.

Additional Information

The Staff Scientist works closely with the Technical Support Unit (TSU) Head and Head of Science. Provides high-level scientific support to address commitments of IPCC Working Group III – specifically preparing and reviewing the WGIII contribution to the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) and the AR7 Synthesis Report. Plays a lead role in science project teams, contributing interdisciplinary scientific content via advanced knowledge of climate mitigation topics. Serves as a lead staff resource for the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. Serves as WGIII TSU representative on IPCC Secretariat-led action teams, e.g., the Communications Action Team (CAT). Typical functions include development of written reports and guidance for assessment authors; meeting objective and agenda planning, content development, and presentation delivery for author meetings; liaising with authors and scientific staff across the working groups; using advanced knowledge of the science to compile, review, and edit reports; and attending national and international meetings as a representative of IPCC WGIII.

Application Process

Use the link to complete the online application.