Job Description
Mission
Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.
Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.
Summary;
Join Woodwell Climate's Research team as a Research Associate or Research Scientist to lead research and outreach efforts on wildfire management in the Northwest Territories, Canada. In this role, you will work with a team of researchers and policy experts at Woodwell, including the Permafrost Pathways project, and partnering institutions to assess the benefits and cost-effectiveness of using fire management to protect carbon and permafrost while also centering community values and other impacts. The Research Associate or Research Scientist will join a large multi-institution team and help build a focal program of research and outreach in the Northwest Territories.
Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To
Collaborate with project staff and partners to analyze the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of fire management interventions to protect carbon in the Northwest Territories, Canada
Co-lead outreach and engagement with stakeholders and rightsholders in the Northwest Territories and related jurisdictions
Identify opportunities for further collaboration, including on-the-ground pilot projects involving fire management for carbon protection
Collaborate with the project research team on analyses and modeling related to fire management interventions and carbon dynamics in the Northwest Territories
Integrate research into broader project communication, policy, and partnership activities
Schedule own work and lead implementation
Lead manuscript preparation and publication
Present results at relevant meetings, convenings, and conferences
Travel to the Northwest Territories, Canada
Must Have The Following Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of wildfires, arctic-boreal ecosystems, carbon cycling, and fire management
Knowledge of climate, environmental, and social issues in the Northwest Territories, Canada preferred
Ability to work across disciplines and engage with right shareholders and stakeholders outside the academic community
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a highly collaborative team
Demonstrated record of publication in scientific journals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with data manipulation and analysis
Demonstrated ability to develop and apply research techniques to complex problems
Ability to travel up to 10% annually
Qualifications
Research Associate: 3+ years experience with a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Earth System Science, Ecology, Geography, or a related discipline, or 5+ years experience, appropriate for the requirements of the job with a bachelor's degree
Research Scientist: 2+ years experience and Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, Earth System Science, Ecology, Geography, or a related discipline
Work Environment
The functions of this role are conducted indoors
Hours Of Work
This role is paid on a salary basis.
Typically, full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek. However, this is a salaried position. Therefore, the individual is expected to work as required to complete the duties of the position.
Application review will begin on June 15, 2026
Desired Start Date: August 2026
Fixed-term: 2 years with potential for extension
Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range starting at $74,000 plus dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance
Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, hybrid, or remote
Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to our career's portal.
Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell's work.
Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.
Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
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