The Nature Conservancy: NC Freshwater Applied Scientist
position description:
The Applied Freshwater Scientist will conduct scientific research and analyses to enhance conservation outcomes for all aspects of the North Carolina freshwater portfolio, including watershed health, environmental flow (e-flows), water quality, and aquatic species needs. They will serve as the science lead for freshwater resilience and risk reduction, which entails spatial analyses of landscape and hydrologic dynamics, habitat quality and watershed health, and identifying opportunities to scale implementation of nature-based solutions. The Applied Freshwater Scientist will also incorporate climate change analyses and adaptive conservation and management tools into TNC freshwater strategies. They relate findings to critical places and inform management options to protect and restore in-stream, floodplain, and wetland habitats. They contribute to proposals for public and private grants and communicate with external audiences about TNC’s freshwater science work to build awareness and support. They contribute to the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion in TNC’s freshwater work. They use the comprehensive science to provide leadership to broader resilience efforts with other conservation partners as well as through state and federal efforts.
what you'll bring:
• Master's Degree and 2 years’ experience in freshwater science/ecology, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with freshwater systems and watershed dynamics in North Carolina.
• Experience managing staff, project, workloads and finances under deadlines.
• Experience with data analysis, synthesizing, interpreting and communicating scientific information.
• Record of writing reports or peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.
• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Experience with spatial analysis and basic statistics.
• Experience with grant writing.
responsibilities:
You’ll possess strong communication and project management skills to advance ecological understanding and enable more on-the-ground conservation. You’ll be responsible for working with partners to evaluate and prioritize potential projects in selected NC watersheds. You’ll also assist, and at times lead, Chapter staff and leadership in order to secure funds to support science needs, effective policies, as well as on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects.
how to apply:
To apply for job ID 54946, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Nature Conservancy’s commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.