Scientist IV – Dynamics of Human Behavior

Job Description:

• Partner with the research team to study human risk communication, risk assessment, behavioral responses, and well-being outcomes related to dynamic weather risks
• Develop longitudinal research designs for hazardous weather events including hurricanes, heat waves, atmospheric rivers, and fire weather
• Design longitudinal survey structures, survey questions, target populations, and sampling approaches
• Develop research designs and collect datasets complementing longitudinal panel surveys, including mobile sensing and secondary data integration
• Advance empirical, theoretical, and methodological knowledge in risk analysis and risk communication
• Collaborate with social scientists, atmospheric scientists, data scientists, and internal and external researchers
• Co-analyze data and develop interpretations of research findings
• Contribute to and potentially lead scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, reports, websites, and other outputs
• Design and execute complex interdisciplinary scientific and technical investigations
• Develop or refine scientific models, algorithms, experimental methods, observational techniques, and analytical tools
• Lead or coordinate scientific project components, establish methodologies and timelines, and oversee deliverables
• Apply advanced statistical, computational, and simulation-based data analysis techniques
• Author peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, datasets/findings, proposals, and documentation
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff
• Contribute to proposal development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and development of scientific products, tools, instruments, and technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree and 10 years related experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD in a scientific discipline and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of various longitudinal research designs, including intensive longitudinal data collection
• Comprehensive knowledge of longitudinal data analyses, including growth models and dynamic network models in multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling frameworks
• Comprehensive knowledge of statistical data analysis programs such as R, SPSS, and Python
• Ability to work independently and as part of a disciplinarily diverse research team
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills within the field of expertise and across disciplinary boundaries
• Advanced knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and observational and/or modelling techniques
• Advanced skills in statistical, computational, or simulation-based data analysis and synthesis
• Ability to lead scientific project components, manage deliverables, and coordinate collaborators
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret complex scientific investigations
• Application materials: cover letter, questionnaire, and resume/CV
• Ability to comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements
• Background checks and/or federal screenings may be required for selected candidates

Benefits:

• Fully remote option available
• Intermittent casual work schedule, averaging approximately 4 hours per week
• Work may include travel, field research, scientific conferences, workshops, and stakeholder briefings
• Mentorship and scientific growth support
• Workplace safety training
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Reasonable accommodation for essential job functions
• Equal opportunity employment