[meetyeti] Fwd: FW: Science Policy Exchange Program Coordinator, Harvard Forest
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From: *Fnu Supriya* <ksupriya@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, March 7, 2014
Subject: FW: Science Policy Exchange Program Coordinator, Harvard Forest
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Might be of interest.
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Supriya
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From: Alison Anastasio [aea@xxxxxxxxxxxx <javascript:;>]
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 5:10 PM
To: eestu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <javascript:;>
Subject: [eestu ] Job: Science Policy Exchange Program Coordinator, Harvard
Forest
>Science Policy Exchange Program Coordinator The Harvard Forest has a long
>history of applying forest research to the management and conservation of
>the New England landscape. In recent years Harvard Forest has built
>programs that connect science, communication, and policy outreach to
>strengthen ties between knowledge action through programs such as the
>Wildlands and Woodlands initiative and the Future Landscape Scenarios
>Initiative. As an outgrowth of that work, Harvard Forest also helped
>launch the Science Policy Exchange (the Exchange). The Exchange is
>dedicated to increasing the impact of science on conservation and
>environmental policy. As a consortium, we leverage the research resources
>of six world-class institutions, four Long-Term Ecological Research
>(LTER)
>sites, and dozens of participating scientists to confront environmental
>challenges. We connect scientists with leaders in government, nonprofit,
>and corporate sectors to define knowledge gaps; we synthesize and
>translate existing research on timely policy and conservation questions;
>we undertake strategic outreach and communications to amplify science
>messages for journalists and decision makers.
>
>We have obtained major foundation funding to launch three strategic
>initiatives that address critical policy questions in the northeastern
>United States related to land use, energy impacts, and water
>sustainability. We seek an energetic and creative person interested in
>the
>application of science to policy and management to help lead and
>coordinate Exchange projects (70%) and to assist with the general
>development and outreach for the Exchange (30%).
>
>A major focus of this position will be to help coordinate the Landscapes
>and Resilience Initiative of the Exchange. The initiative consists of
>three inter-related projects: the landscape scenarios project (led by
>scientists at the Harvard Forest), the forest pests and pathogens project
>(led by scientists at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies), and an
>NSF-
> funded Research Coordination Network in landscape scenarios, ecosystem
>services, and linkages to society.
>
>Program Coordinator Duties Program Leadership and Coordination (70%) The
>Science Policy Exchange Program Coordinator will work under the
>supervision of the Harvard Forest Science & Policy and Exchange Director
>to coordinate science and policy activities, including:
>- Design and organize technical workshops with teams of researchers from
>across New England.
>- Participate in and contribute to scientific working groups.
>- Conduct and synthesize stakeholder interviews.
>- Translate scientific findings into communication products including
>reports and policy briefs.
>- Develop and execute a policy outreach strategy.
>- Help write annual NSF grant reports.
>
>Science Policy Exchange Development and Outreach (30%)
>- Help pursue grant proposals and write grant reports.
>- Help develop and maintain the Exchange website.
>- Help develop and distribute program updates about the Exchange.
>
>Basic qualifications:
>- M.S. or Ph.D. in environmental studies, ecology, public policy or
>related field
>- project development and management experience Additional Qualifications
>- working knowledge of and training in land-use and forest policy
>- excellent written communication skills including proposal-writing and
>the preparation of published scientific articles
>- proposal-writing experience
>- able to develop and update website and other social media accounts
>- able to make a minimum commitment of 1 year
>- able to travel regionally
>- valid driver¹s license and clean driving record
>
>Position Details
>- Full-time, 1-year term position at the Harvard Forest in Petersham MA.
>- Potential exists to extend the position depending on interests,
>performance, and funding.
>- Excellent benefit package.
>- Anticipated starting salary $55,000.
>
>Application Process
>- Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references
>to Req. 31939BR at http://employment.harvard.edu/ .
>- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
>- Position to be filled as soon as possible.
>
>Additional Information
>All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
>Harvard Forest, an internationally recognized center for basic and
>applied
>research in ecology, conservation and ecosystem studies, with 40
>full-time
>staff is one of 26 Long Term Ecological Research sites across the country
>sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The Forest facilities
>include a research and administrative complex, 3700 acres of land, and
>residential buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a small rural
>town in north central Massachusetts about 70 miles west of Cambridge. For
>more information visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/
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