Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Global Climate & Energy Lead Scientist. The Global Climate & Energy Lead Scientist (Lead Scientist) will provide the scientific leadership for WWF's Global Climate & Energy Practice. The Lead Scientist will be a key partner to the Chief Scientist and the Climate and Energy Practice Lead, providing thought leadership, science direction for goal setting, scientific analysis in support of strategy development and the management of internal and external science talent to support the Global Climate & Energy team in advancing their ambitious agenda. The Lead Scientist will serve as a member of the WWF Global Science Leadership Team to provide expertise and support for interdisciplinary analyses to advance cross-functional strategies. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic, strategic thinker who is passionate about WWF's mission and has had demonstrated success in leading rigorous scientific research to support issues related to the mitigation, adaptation and risks associated with climate change. ResponsibilitiesNever before has the planet faced environmental threats of the scale and urgency we see today. But we also find ourselves in a unique time of extraordinary opportunity for change. Following the establishment of the new Sustainable Development Goals and the climate agreement reached in Paris, humanity has committed to accelerate a transition toward a more sustainable, ecologically sound and habitable future. The pace and scale of this transition will dictate success or failure. As the largest conservation organization in the world, World Wildlife Fund is determined to capitalize on this momentum. So we are re-inventing our practice of conservation, pursuing measurable results and thought partnerships that help shift humanity to a more sustainable footing. Success will require a team that energetically embraces the opportunity and risks to produce solutions to the world's largest environmental problems at the intersection of science and practice. Position responsibilities will include Works with leadership and colleagues to ensure that goals, strategies, and estimation of impact are grounded in, and informed by, the best available science, providing scientific and policy-relevant science expertise and promoting innovative research and synthesis of research Conducts and supports colleagues in conducting research in a conservation-relevant science discipline and publishes in high-profile journals for impact and stays abreast of the scientific literature and shares important findings with team staff Disseminates latest scientific knowledge across the WWF network and externally, and in coordination with knowledge management leads Builds and maintains an extensive network of science professionals and partnerships with key conservation NGOs, government agencies, academics, and other groups for the purposes of science collaboration, research and to advance WWF's priorities Represents WWF and promotes our conservation goals, activities and scientific thought leadership in conservation Leads and supports science and fundraising efforts, in collaboration with science and practice staff, to support the network's Climate Practice Develops, analyzes and manages operating plans and grant budgets Travels internationally on a frequent basis to represent WWF at meetings, workshops, conferences, and for the purposes of site visits and/or field-based research Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Skills and Abilities Graduate degree with commensurate experience required; doctorate strongly preferred Broad knowledge and expertise in ecological and/or socioeconomic aspects of climate change climate modeling, biogeochemistry, risk analysis, economics, ecology, sociology, ecological/environmental economics, and/or behavioral psychology Sophisticated understanding of large-scale trends in climate mitigation and resilience, and of the major opportunities and threats that must be addressed At least 8-12 years' experience leading collaborative conservation research projects and integrating science into large-scale strategies and outcomes Demonstrated experience leading and fundraising for major initiatives Demonstrated ability to convene and direct high-level scientific capacity to inform climate change issues Ability to work effectively with individuals across cultures and time zones Extraordinary communication skillswritten, oral, strategic; experience leveraging the full range of modern media to realize programmatic goals Visionthe ability to think and act on a global scale Proven ability in the development and management of strategic partnerships and alliances Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #21066 Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply. PI140139414RequirementsQualifications Skills and Abilities Graduate degree with commensurate experience required; doctorate strongly preferred Broad knowledge and expertise in ecological and/or socioeconomic aspects of climate change - climate modeling, biogeochemistry, risk analysis, economics, ecology, sociology, ecological/environmental economics, and/or behavioral psychology Sophisticated understanding of large-scale trends in climate mitigation and resilience, and of the major opportunities and threats that must be addressed At least 8-12 years' experience leading collaborative conservation research projects and integrating science into large-scale strategies and outcomes Demonstrated experience leading and fundraising for major initiatives Demonstrated ability to convene and direct high-level scientific capacity to inform climate change issues Ability to work effectively with individuals across cultures and time zones Extraordinary communication skills"A cents € written, oral, strategic; experience leveraging the full range of modern media to realize programmatic goals Vision"A cents € the ability to think and act on a global scale Proven ability in the development and management of strategic partnerships and alliances Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #21066 Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.