Deadline: **Sep 30, 2016** Location: **Annapolis, MD**
http://www.sesync.org/careers/assistant-director-of-science-and-policy The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) is an environmental research center dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery at the interface of human and ecological systems. We support new interdisciplinary collaborations that pursue data-driven solutions to pressing socio-environmental problems. SESYNC offers a range of services to research teams, including supporting the team science process, meeting planning and facilitation, travel and logistical support, and cyberinfrastructure resources. SESYNC features and supports the work of natural scientists, social scientists, policy makers, and practitioners. The Position: We seek an individual with at least five years of professional experience who can: + Facilitate collaboration between academic researchers from diverse fields and between researchers and environmental practitioners, managers, and policy experts; + Recruit researchers and policy experts to SESYNC’s projects; + Engage with postdoctoral fellows; + Assist with workshops and other center activities as needed. The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborative projects, understand the inherent difficulties of collaborative work among intellectually diverse experts, have some experience with public policy issues, and care about linking science to real world policy, decisions, and management. The Assistant Director will work with SESYNC’s Director of Social Science and Policy, James Boyd, but be involved across the Center’s diverse set of programs. Qualifications: Relevant Experience The four following types of experience are particularly relevant to our review of candidates: + Practical experience related to government, NGO, or private sector environmental policy or decision making; + Post-graduate training and academic postings in any field relevant to socio-environmental research; + Design, facilitation, execution of workshops and other forms of research collaboration; + Science communication to audiences outside academia. Candidates need not have existing experience in all four of these areas, though all four are desirable. More About the Position: Position is full time. Salary: Commensurate with experience. How to Apply: Please follow instructions for how to apply using the webform located at: http://www.sesync.org/careers/assistant-director-of-science-and-policy Position open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by September 30, 2016.
