Senior Research Associate - Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability

Boston College

MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agriculture, Decision Support, Earth Sciences, Forecasting, Funding, Grant Writing, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Publications, Research Skills, Sustainability, Time Tracking
LOCATION
MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Senior Research Associate will support the research mission of Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability CES3 and the Global Carbon Project Boston Office by developing and applying data-driven integrated platforms and decision support systems. The position contributes to research on the food-energy-water nexus, nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture and food systems, wildfire and greenhouse gas assessments, MRV, and carbon dioxide removal CDR, and near-real-time greenhouse gas monitoring and forecasting.

The scientist will collaborate across disciplines to support CES3s mission, strengthen its research portfolio, excel in research performance, develop competitive grant proposals, and effectively manage projects. This is a three-year position with continuation dependent on funding availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing data-driven integrated platforms and decision support systems • Conducting research on nature-based solutions, GHG assessments, MRV, CDR, and food-energy-water systems • Leading support proposal development and research project management • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external partners • Preparing publications, reports, and presentations

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

  1. A cover letter outlining your research interest and qualification
  2. Your CV
  3. DOI links to two representative publications
  4. The names and contact information of three referees.

For additional information on the position, please contact Prof. Hanqin Tian, Inaugural Director, at email hanqin.tian@bc.edu.

FTE Range: $70,000 - $100,000

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