All Hazards Planner
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Portsmouth, Virginia
Salary: $33,598 to $60,000
Deadline: August 20, 2018
This position provide technical assistance on the development and maintenance of all-hazards plans for localities, state agencies, and higher education the development. Duties include writing and reviewing all hazards plans, managing planning contracts, and fostering teamwork with state and local officials. Emergency management knowledge and familiarity with the National Incident Command system are required. A bachelors in emergency management or a related field is preferred.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Wildfire
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder or Fort Collins, Colorado
Salary: $57,600 to $59,300
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will analyze behavioral response to different risk messages, parcel-level risk data, and community characteristics for households in wildfire-prone communities. Duties include data analysis, contributing to peer-reviewed journals, and literature reviews. A PhD in economics, sociology, or a related field and superior data analysis and quantitative skills are required.
Executive Director
Gulf Research Program of the National Academies
Washington, D.C.
Salary: Not Listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will fulfill the vision, define the strategic direction, and lead the development of multi-dimensional Gulf Research Program. Duties include developing a successful science outreach strategy, build collaborative community partnerships, and manage a 25-year, $500 million fund supporting research grants, studies, and fellowships. A PhD in a related field, strong understanding of the nexus between natural and social science, and at least 15 years executive experience is required.
Flood Prepared Communities Associate
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Washington, D.C.
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will support the Flood Prepared Communities initiative by conducting web analyses, creating research-related reports, and producing other campaign materials. Duties include researching campaign policy goals, collaborating with external research partners, tracking flood preparedness research, and factchecking campaign materials. A bachelor’s degree, policy experience, and strong analytic skills are required.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Urban Climate Change
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will further the research agenda of the university’s Urban Studies Institute related to resilience in the face of climate change. Duties include developing independent research projects related to the impacts of climate change on urban infrastructures, real estate markets, economic and social geographies, public health, and planning. A PhD in urban studies, public policy, geography, or a related subject and strong GIS and statistical skills are required.