FOREST CARBON SCIENTIST
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization,
seeks a Forest Carbon Scientist to lead our Science Program's efforts
to develop and disseminate approaches for measuring and monitoring
forest carbon stocks. Policies and markets are emerging rapidly to
compensate for reducing carbon emissions from deforestation,
presenting an enormous opportunity to fund forest
conservation. Seizing this opportunity requires robust methods to
estimate forest carbon and to monitor it over time at both local and
national scales.
This scientist will be expected to actively engage with the forest
carbon science community to stay abreast of promising tools and
approaches; collaborate with partners to develop and customize
promising tools for WWF applications; assemble a toolkit of
recommended approaches for WWF's field programs; work with field
offices to apply those tools and ensure accuracy of forest carbon
assessments; and provide general scientific advice to our Forest
Carbon Network Initiative.
This position has an initial duration of two years, with the
possibility of extension based on funding.
Basic Requirements:
A graduate degree (PhD preferred) with a minimum of an additional two
years experience in forest ecology, environmental science, climate
change, or related field is required. Candidates must have strong
experience in satellite, airborne, and/or field-based techniques for
mapping and monitoring forest biomass, demonstrated contributions to
carbon science via peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and
a successful record of working at the interface of science and
conservation. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and
the ability to work independently and as part of a decentralized,
diverse team are essential. Applicants must be available to travel
extensively and to remote locations.
Application review will begin August 15th, 2009
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit
http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/jobs.html, job # 10026
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Taylor H. Ricketts
Director, Conservation Science Program
World Wildlife Fund - US
1250 24th St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-495-4203 phone (NOTE ANOTHER NEW PHONE NUMBER)
202-293-9211 fax
www.worldwildlife.org/science
