Postdoctoral Climate Modeling Scientist

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**WHO WE ARE**:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
The Postdoctoral Climate Modeling Scientist will work as part of the Global Science Team for The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The Postdoctoral Scientist will provide technical and scientific support for The Nature Conservancy’s One Conservancy Science Plan, which is investing in science across the organization to achieve TNC’s 2030 Goals for people and nature. This position will be focused on climate hazards to people and nature, under Global Science’s Accelerating Impact Fund (AIF) grant.

This position will report to the Applied Climate Modeling Scientist on the Climate Science team (one of the 5 Science lines in the Global Science team). The AIF project seeks to embed information on climate hazards, socio-economic vulnerability, and adaptation costs into three regional strategies (Kenya, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia) in TNC. The Postdoctoral Fellow will play a critical role in analyzing and projecting national and sub-national climate patterns by downscaling global and regional climate model outputs to quantify climate hazards such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, storm surge and sea level rise. Your work will contribute to understanding the impacts of climate change at a local scale and will contribute to vulnerability assessments and adaption planning for local communities.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
The climate modeling postdoc Responsibilities & Scope include:

- Review and synthesize relevant scientific literature.
- Manage and analyze data and write up findings for peer reviewed publications.
- Deliver tools, data, analytical support, field services and training to staff and partners.
- Develop visualizations for communicating research results.
- Contribute to grant writing and other fundraising efforts.
- Develop visualizations for communicating research results.
- Work collaboratively though influence and building professional relationships.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- Ph.D. in climate science related field awarded by start of the position (and no longer than 5 years prior) and 1 to 2 years of related experience.
- Fluency in Python, R, NetCDF, MATLAB and/or other relevant computing programs and languages
- Demonstrated ability in identifying the most appropriate climate inputs, including observations and model projections, for use in projects that span a broad range of sectors, resources, and geog-raphies.
- Experience collating, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.
- Strong writing and communication skills in English.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience will be prioritized.
- Fluency in Python
- Experience integrating climate data with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based tools, such as ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GRASS, and other similar tools.
- Experience reviewing and synthesizing relevant scientific literature.
- Experience in teaching or developing training materials and workshops related to helping non-experts understand climate modeling, vulnerability assessments, and/or adaptation planning concepts.
- Experience with grant writing or other fundraising efforts.
- Experience that demonstrates attention to detail.
- Experience working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders, including non-scientists.
- Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
- Independent and self-motivated with the ability to participate effectively in a remote team environment.

**WHAT WE BRING**:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance pro