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.
The Social Science and Content Coordinator
Climate Advocacy Lab
San Francisco, California
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will develop and manage training materials and reference resources for the Climate Advocacy Lab. Duties include identifying new social science literature for the lab’s resource library, translating research for a broader advocate audience, designing field research projects, and developing materials for workshops and webinars. A master’s or PhD in a field related to social science and proven expertise in climate or social advocacy work are required.
Emergency Management Specialist
Ontario Ministry of Labour
Ontario, Canada
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will serve as a specialist tasked with developing and maintaining the ministry's emergency management plan. Duties include implementing and evaluating emergency management programs, preparing documents and identifying training needs, and providing advice to other ministry departments regarding emergency management. Project management experience and extensive knowledge of the emergency management and decision-making protocols are required.
Emergency Health Services Faculty Position
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This tenure track position will serve as full-time junior faculty member. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate level, undergraduate advising, conducting research, and publishing. A PhD in emergency health services or a similar field and emergency medical services experience are required. A senior faculty position is also available; visit the job listing for more information.