Poster's note : it's good to see that advising the UK government on geoengineering is valued a tiny bit more than a London policeman's starting salary (although the lack of a permanent contract with rights and the need for 2 academic degrees means the lifetime earnings would still be significantly lower).
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1427031 IRC89058 - Climate Change Adaptation and Geoengineering science advisor - Ref:1427031 Department of Energy and Climate Change Location: DECC, 3 Whitehall Place, London Job Description This is an opportunity to work in a high profile and scientifically challenging area of DECC’s work assessing and responding to the risks posed by climate change. The Science and Innovation Directorate (SID) provides DECC and wider government with evidence and analysis to underpin our climate change and energy activities. In particular DECC Science provides scientific advice in support of DECC’s international and domestic policies on issues including negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), adaptation to climate change in the UK, geo-engineering, bioenergy and mitigation options. It leads on the UK’s input to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It oversees research in support of the above and is responsible for advising Ministers on scientific developments and communicating information on climate science. We are looking for someone to provide scientific support and advice in three key areas of SID work: geoengineering, adaptation to climate change, and input to the IPCC. Geoengineering is attracting increasing attention and DECC needs to be in an informed position to respond to both its proponents and opponents. Adaptation to climate change in the UK is led by Defra, but with input from, and actions upon, all relevant departments including DECC. DECC Science is responsible for providing a steer and monitoring the evolution of the evidence base to inform policies in these areas and drawing relevant developments to the attention of colleagues in a style appropriate for non-scientists. We also provide the UK's link with the IPCC, influencing the scope and content of reports, including the current 5th Assessment Report, and working to shape the future structure and work programme of the Panel. You will need sound scientific skills and the ability to work across teams of scientists and policy experts to shape DECC work going forward. Open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members What security level is required for this post? Basic check Working Pattern This/these jobs are available for full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements (including job share arrangements) Fixed Term 12 Months Hours 37 Allowances £4,045 Scientist specialist allowance Competence 1 Seeing the Big Picture Competence 2 Collaborating and Partnering Competence 3 Leading and Communicating Competence 4 Delivering at Pace Competence 5 Managing a Quality Service Qualification(s) A good first degree in a physical science or other relevant science subject, and a relevant second degree and/or equivalent research experience, are essential. Experience of using scientific evidence to draw conclusions and communicate recommendations to non-specialists is essential. For further information on this post, please contact Dr Cathy Johnson on 0300 068 5584 or email cathy.john...@decc.gsi.gov.uk Salary £30149-£35117 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to geoengineering+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to geoengineering@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/geoengineering. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
