Boulder, Colorado, United States · Remote OK
$124k–$130k/yr
Location Remote US Home, Austin, Boulder, Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC. Duration This is a 2.5-year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension. Application Instructions Please provide your CV…
Skills: Research Project Management, Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Grant Management
Costa Mesa, California, United States · On-site
$166k–$220k/yr
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century…
Skills: Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java
Costa Mesa, California, United States · On-site
$146k–$194k/yr
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DoDAF, Cameo MagicDraw
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$87k–$110k/yr
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a leading global privacy and data policy think tank and do tank working at the intersection of law, policy and technology with a membersh…
Skills: Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Technical Writing, Data Privacy Governance, Regulatory Strategy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Endoscopy, Triage, Physical Examinations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Endoscopy, Triage, Physical Examinations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Endoscopy, Triage, Physical Examinations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$100k–$200k/yr
JOB SUMMARY The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision ma…
Skills: AI Governance, Public Policy Research, Personnel Management, Fundraising, Budget Oversight
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90k–$150k/yr
JOB SUMMARY The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision ma…
Skills: Policy Analysis, Research Execution, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Grant Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
JOB SUMMARY The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision ma…
Skills: Policy Research, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Executive Writing, Stakeholder Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$144k–$207k/yr
Company Description Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive. As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to …
Skills: Sustainable Mining Practices, Programmatic Design, Coalition Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
CodePath is the largest educator of college computer science students in the country. We've trained over 40,000 students from 1,000+ universities, and our partners include Amazon, Google, and other leading technology com…
Skills: Generative AI, Large Language Models, Python, Software Engineering, Instructional Design
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and …
Skills: Technical Support, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Network Administration, GxP Compliance
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$70k–$90k/yr
About the role We are pleased to announce that Lawfare is hiring two early-career researchers to help develop and expand the use of RAGtime, our AI-enabled research platform for primary-source, democracy-sensitive public…
Skills: Data Journalism, Research Analysis, AI Prompting, Vibe Coding, Data Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$240k–$280k/yr
Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive…
Skills: Sales Management, Territory Management, Performance Management, Relationship Building, Negotiation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$105k/yr
VIA is making an impact, and so can you. VIA is the digital infrastructure company mission-critical organizations rely on when speed and security matter most. The Department of War, government agencies, and global enterp…
Skills: Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, NumPy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$135k–$206k/yr
Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or go…
Skills: Legislative Advocacy, Regulatory Policy, AI Governance, Public Speaking, Strategic Leadership
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$49k–$60k/yr
About the role We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for an associate editor focused on the growing body of work at Lawfare exploring how artificial intelligence increasingly intersects with n…
Skills: Writing, Analytical Skills, Research, Editing, Copyediting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Endoscopy, Triage, Diagnostic Imaging
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
JOB TITLE: GIS Analyst Department: Fire and EMS Operations Date: April 2026 Updated: April 2026 Reports to: Deputy Director of Fire and EMS Operations as Assigned FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Summary: Evaluates emergency re…
Skills: Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, R, Python, SQL
Boulder, Colorado, United States • Remote OK
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Develop and oversee the Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions Research Initiative to generate evidence on marine carbon dioxide removal. Manage a portfolio of research projects, partnerships, and grants while communicating findings to policymakers.
Requires a PhD in ocean science or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Must have a proven record of scholarly publications and experience leading comprehensive science-focused projects.
Location
Remote US Home, Austin, Boulder, Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC.
Duration
This is a 2.5-year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension.
Please provide your CV and a 2-page maximum cover letter.
Monday, July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Program Overview
Science and Innovation (S&I) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the science that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be most effective in this role, S&I provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization. S&I at EDF seeks out new and emerging topics that drive innovation in responding to the planet’s toughest environmental challenges. EDF has scientific research underway in a variety of topic areas including methane science, air quality, hydrogen science, carbon dioxide removal, fisheries and ocean sustainability, water availability, climate smart agriculture, social science, and solar radiation modification.
Overall Function
Science and Innovation at EDF seeks candidates for a Senior Scientist position with proven topical expertise to develop and oversee EDF’s new Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS) Research Initiative. PCS are a set of marine carbon dioxide removal methods that attempt to manipulate aspects of the ocean’s biological carbon pump to enhance carbon sequestration in the ocean. EDF’s PCS Research Initiative aims to drive forward a strategic research agenda that was developed by an international team of diverse experts to generate decision-quality evidence concerning the effectiveness and socio-ecological impacts of PCS interventions and their associated uncertainties. The goal of this coordinated, outcome-agnostic research initiative is to reduce the most consequential uncertainties in PCS and determine whether or what aspects warrant further investment, where their risks or potential benefits lie, and under what conditions continued research or discontinuation is justified. The selected candidate will develop and manage a portfolio of research projects and partnerships, conduct research of their own relevant to the program, and contribute to EDF’s overall ocean and climate science capacity. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Ocean Science, the successful candidate will collaborate with other EDF scientists, economists, and policy experts as well as scientists and organizations external to EDF. The work will include communicating the results of research to stakeholders and government decision makers.
Key Responsibilities
Manage design of public requests for proposals, external research projects, and research portfolio
Manage relationships with prospective and funded grantees and partner institutions to develop research projects and a project portfolio that strategically advance the goals of the research program
Develop and maintain relationship with external scientists and organizations and ensure timely and relevant completion of PCS program work
Work closely with operations and grants staff to ensure that scientific objectives, timelines, and administrative processes remain aligned
Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values
Keep up to date with scientific and gray literature on PCS
Conduct independent research, lead and participate in the analysis and writing of papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, including any synthesis efforts stemming from the PCS Research Initiative
Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific data to state, federal, and international policymakers and other external partners in support of program objectives
Organize meetings with grantees and other partners and stakeholders
Attend and represent EDF at external meetings and interact with the scientific community at large
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide scientific expertise to other EDF programs and external groups on a “rapid response” or as-needed basis
Support fundraising and progress reports for donors
Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills in preparing correspondence and reports, responding to requests for information, and helping to coordinate activities among staff members in conjunction with our communication team; ensure scientific integrity of EDF generated materials
Mentor more junior scientists, fellows, and interns, as appropriate
Additional responsibilities assigned as required or needed
Qualifications
A PhD in ocean science, biological oceanography, biogeochemistry, marine ecology, or other related field, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience (inclusive of postdoctoral)
Senior-level contributor in area of specialization with full mastery of subject matter, as demonstrated by a record of scholarly publications, involvement in conferences or scientific panels, and/or grant awards
Proven history of leading comprehensive science-focused projects and experience managing a portfolio of research projects
Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.
Ability to work independently and to support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate scientific data in an advocacy setting and serve as an expert for media inquiries
Experience in performing rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work
Initiates and maintains extensive contacts within the scientific community
Ability to lead and mentor others
Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives
Willingness and ability for occasional domestic and international travel up to 15 % of the time
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
We are Environmental Defense Fund, a leading environmental nonprofit focused on stabilizing the climate while helping build strong and healthy communities. Our game-changing solutions put people at the center of everything we do. Communities, governments, NGOs and businesses invite us to the table because our people find innovative solutions to the climate crisis. We work where we can make the biggest impact: fighting climate change, saving rainforests, supporting community-led clean air efforts and more. We bring team members together from a wide range of backgrounds. We are defined by our collective optimism, perseverance and ingenuity — and we are united in our mission. Learn more: https://www.edf.org/our-mission-and-values
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