Research Scholar
Stanford University
About this position
Position Description
Support a new effort designed to work with scientists, analysts, consultants, and policymakers in 6 focal countries implementing national-scale development plans that lead to nature-positive outcomes using well-established natural capital mechanisms Co-create actionable natural capital information for decision makers in complex government and International Finance Institution processes Conduct analytical work with in-country teams modeling how changes in land- and/or sea-scapes might change the flows of benefits to people and/or help build capacity Work in interdisciplinary teams to co-develop, scope, identify, and conduct natural capital assessments that inform policy and management decisions Advance science frontiers in ecosystem service modeling, consistent with the scholar's expertise Write reports and peer-reviewed publications Help lead engagements teams in 1-2 countries Work with project leaders to guide postdoctoral scholars and other team members to ensure overall project success * The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Note: Having one or more of the following qualifications is an asset, but we do not expect a single candidate to have all the qualifications listed here. Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish or Portuguese Experience working in/with MDBs/IFIs Strong publication record Ability to travel internationally to meet with project collaborators Experience working in participatory processes Experience in decision analysis and support processes Teaching experience Experience in geospatial modeling and GIS Experience in R, python, or another scientific programming language Experience collaborating on and documenting, sharing, and managing code with version control Leadership experience * Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. The expected pay range for this position is $93,000 to $148,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. * Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 6784 Employee Status: Fixed-Term Grade: R99 Requisition ID: 107619 Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
Job Location
🔍 Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States