Future Earth is seeking Research Liaison Officers for its globally distributed Secretariat.

Locations

Boulder (USA), Montreal (Canada), Paris (France), Stockholm (Sweden) and Tokyo (Japan).

Closing date

Variable across hub locations:

  • Paris (France): To be confirmed
  • Montreal (Canada): To be confirmed
  • Stockholm (Sweden): May 10, 2015
  • Boulder (USA): To be confirmed
  • Tokyo (Japan): To be confirmed

Start date will be as soon as practical upon selection of a candidate.

The Future Earth initiative

Future Earth is the global research platform providing the knowledge and support to accelerate our transformations to a sustainable world. It emerges out of a prestigious 30 year global environmental change programme and as such, comprises a number of established research projects that have been creating critical knowledge that is driving understanding of the need for transformation to global sustainability.

Future Earth will be served by a globally distributed Secretariat that uniquely encompasses five Global Hubs located in five different countries, connected through a dynamic, networked structure. This will include Regional Hubs and partners. The distributed model unites a diversity of perspectives, stakeholders and geographical locations. The Secretariat will work through virtual teams that ensure that this diversity of perspective and global reach is a daily reality.

Position Description

Future Earth is seeking initially 3-5 Research Liaison Officers for its newly established distributed Secretariat. We are currently inviting applications for one position at the Stockholm-based Secretariat Hub.

We seek individuals with a PhD in a subject relevant or close to the topics central to the vision of Future Earth who have experience in both research and some research coordination. Candidates with experience in sustainability and environmental research from a trans-disciplinary perspective will be encouraged.

Each Global Research Liaison Officer will:

  • Liaise with the research community via a set of ‘Core Projects’ by maintaining dialogue and information exchange with International Project Offices
  • Act as the key interface between Core Projects’ research and the different functions of the Secretariat (Communications, Synthesis, Capacity building, Regional architecture, etc)
  • Attend, design and co-ordinate workshops, meetings and events, both virtual and in-person
  • Support and facilitate connections across the Future Earth community on research issues
  • Prepare briefing documents for the Executive Team and Future Earth Science and Engagement Committees
  • Work with Core Projects to widen their engagement networks where appropriate
  • Become familiar with the Core Projects strategy and their research.
Candidate qualifications
  • An advanced scientific degree (Doctorate or equivalent) in a relevant natural or social science discipline
  • Broad knowledge of Global Environmental Change science, with depth in at least one discipline and experience of transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary research projects
  • Excellent communication skills in English, especially in written communication
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office systems or similar
  • A demonstrated interest in building bridges across disciplines and with relevant sectors, partners and users of research
We are seeking someone who:
  • Is comfortable working remotely/virtually
  • Has excellent people skills
  • Is experienced in balancing multiple projects, jobs and tasks
  • Is willing to travel internationally (max 4-5 trips per year, 2-3 nights away each time)
  • Enjoys keeping up with scientific literature and engaging with new areas of research
  • Demonstrates cultural awareness and a willingness to work within a multi-cultural environment
  • Is able to draft reports, and analyse and summarize scientific information
  • Is action-orientated and responsible
  • Is creative and willing to take initiative
Conditions

Recruitment is carried out on behalf of the local and national partners of the different Global Hubs.

Application procedure

To apply for this position at the Stockholm-based Secretariat Hub, please send a curriculum vitae and covering letter via email to Zlatko Kotevski (zlatko@tresurs.se), with ‘Research Liaison Officer’ in the subject line.

For more information visit the Future Earth website.