Forest Carbon Index Program Fellow

Position Detail

Organization: Resources for the Future
Title: Forest Carbon Index Program Fellow
Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: 2010-03-15
Posted: 2010-02-16

Position Description:

Resources for the Future (RFF) is a nonprofit, nonadvocacy research and public policy organization that focuses on a variety of natural resource, public health, and environmental issues. Established in 1952, the organization is committed to both scholarly excellence and policy analysis. Researchers at RFF address a wide range of issues including benefit-cost analysis of environmental and other health and safety regulations; economics of public health and disease interventions; economics of energy and the environment, forestry, biodiversity, water, and other resources; issues related to the environment and the economy of developing countries; and conceptual modeling and analysis of public policy pertaining to these topics.

RFF seeks a highly-motivated individual to lead the development and spatial modeling of a major climate change and forestry GIS tool for policy makers, stakeholders and investors. Qualified candidates will have a graduate degree in a quantitative social science such as geography, economics, environmental science and management or related field. Must have demonstrated experience with raster datasets and raster-based spatial analysis using large global raster datasets. Familiarity with policy related to climate change, forestry, agriculture, and REDD+ and experience with forestry and land use datasets preferred. Government or peer-reviewed publications using GIS should be mentioned in application materials.

Master’s plus equivalent experience in a relevant discipline required. These appointments are made for a fixed period time and are subject to renewal, contingent upon the availability of funding for the specific program or project. This position is supported by external funding and does not receive a pro-rata share of general support.

Benefits include a very collegial environment, 10 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 3 days family medical leave, 11 holidays, medical insurance, educational assistance, and commuter and other benefits. Using our online application, please submit a cover letter indicating that you are applying for the Forest Carbon Program Fellow position, resume (including the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references), and writing sample.

RFF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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