Number 32, February 2002

Jobs

SCIENTIST I/II
Societal Impacts Of Weather
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

The Environmental and Societal Impacts Group (ESIG) at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) seeks an individual to work as an early- or mid-career scientist with primary interests in research on societal impacts of weather and management of weather-related risks, with a focus on extreme events. ESIG is an interdisciplinary community of social and environmental scientists working on the science of weather and climate impact assessment. Click here to learn more.

ESIG seeks candidates with experience and interest to bridge the social and atmospheric sciences through fundamental research and applications of new knowledge to problems of national importance. The ideal candidate will have a record of significant research accomplishments and a strong commitment to collaborative problem solving. Examples of relevant research areas include: the use and value of improved forecasts, economic and social impacts of extreme weather, design and evaluation of innovative computer-aided assessment and decision support tools, organizational responses to weather disasters, and modeling and analysis of societal vulnerability to extreme weather. Candidates should be familiar with the U.S. Weather Research Program.

Position requires a Ph.D. degree in a social science or interdisciplinary area related to societal impacts of weather (e.g., geography, social systems modeling, political science, decision science, risk assessment, organizational behavior). At the Scientist I level, postdoctoral experience is desired. Level II requires at least 3 years’ research experience in an interdisciplinary setting.

To view the detailed job description, click here. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to February 25, 2002. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Apply online or via email to: ucar.ncar@rpc.webhire.com, or send a scannable resume to:

3450 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, CO 80307
(Reference job #2076)

UCAR's strength lies in the diversity of its people and the ways in which they contribute to the success and mission of the organization. AA/EOE

Global Climate Change and Society Research Assistant

The Global Climate Change and Society program is seeking a research assistant for the summer of 2002. GCCS is an NSF-funded, 8-week summer program (June 17-August 9) for undergraduates that examines global climate change from scientific, political, and philosophical perspectives. The program is run through the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Colorado, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Click here for more information on the program.

GCCS seeks a research assistant interested in program themes, and available for close to full time for a 9-week period beginning June 10 (plus a small amount of time across the spring). Duties include but are not limited to: acting as liaison between faculty and students, and between GCCS and other organizations; making travel arrangements for guest speakers; program clerical support; attending and participating in lectures; and making transportation and logistics arrangements for various field activities.

Please contact Robert Frodeman (frodeman@colorado.edu; 303-440-6776) or Mark Bullock (bullock@boulder.swri.edu; 303-546-9027) for further information.