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An opportunity with the team I’m currently working on at EDF:
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<div class="">Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Oceans Science, the Oceans Program seeks a Ph.D. scientist to work collaboratively with other EDF scientists, economists, and program experts to help develop and advocate science-based, economically
sound, fair, and equitable environmental solutions, focused on attaining ocean climate resilience. The Scientist will work closely with scientists from across EDF on large-scale, multidisciplinary issues such as building ecosystem resilience, optimizing co-benefits
across complex systems, conducting landscape analyses and system mapping. Research priorities will include identifying strategies to build resilience to climate change across the socio-economic aspects of various fisheries, analyzing management interventions
and strategies suited to fisheries in a changing climate, and building sustainable and resilient global food systems. <br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Researching priority topics and carrying out systems analyses to develop a firm foundation for high-impact engagements<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Creating new approaches and tools that help EDF staff and others solve priority problems and implement working examples in the field<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Providing scientific support on priority projects to field staff and partner organizations<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Working to expand scientific capacity in key regions, including leading and participating in training workshops and peer exchanges<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Publishing in peer-reviewed literature<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Participating in scientific and marine conservation conferences and working groups; staying abreast of relevant literature<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Communicating results to key internal and external audiences<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Leading and mentoring research assistants, interns, and fellows<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Taking full responsibility for work planning and project implementation<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Working effectively and collaboratively with colleagues across EDF<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Participating in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational
challenges in alignment with EDF values<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned<br class="">
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Qualifications</div>
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Ph.D. in marine ecology, fisheries science, climate science or related field<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Post-doctoral experience in applied marine ecology, ocean climate science or related field<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Strong quantitative skills (statistical analysis, modeling, spatial analysis)<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a general audience in writing and orally<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Field experience in fisheries or marine ecology<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Field experience working directly with coastal communities, especially with vulnerable populations<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Demonstrated capacity for carrying out several independent projects simultaneously<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Experience in strategic planning and research in support of strategic planning; leadership of research projects; presentations at scientific conferences<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• High level of creativity and mastery of sophisticated analytical methods<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Ability to think at a systems level about complex issues<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Experience in publishing peer-reviewed papers and presenting at scientific conferences<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate scientific data in an advocacy setting and for non-scientific populations<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Experience in leadership of a research project, mentoring and collaboration<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds<br class="">
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Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.</div>
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<div class="">More information: <a href="https://www.edf.org/jobs/complex-systems-scientist" class="">https://www.edf.org/jobs/complex-systems-scientist</a></div>
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