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From:Sent:To:Subject:Deepsea Dawn [dawn@dusk.geo.orst.edu]Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:02 AMhydro_both@lists.oregonstate.eduFwd: Hydrologic Modeler/Climate Change Analyst JobFrom: Melanie Smith Date: February 24, 2010 9:55:11 AM PSTHydrologic Modeler/Climate Change AnalystAnchorage, AKApplication Review: 19 March 2010Core Duties/ Essential Functions:The Wilderness Society, a national non‐profit membership organization devoted to preservingwilderness and wildlife, is seeking a full‐time Hydrologist/Climate Change Analyst to work on modelingwater resource availability and climate change scenarios for Alaska’s wildlands. This position iscurrently funded for a 1 year term, with high likelihood of extension. This position will build upon ourexisting research into climate change scenarios and predictions for Alaska. The Analyst will work closelywith the Ecologist in our Anchorage office and with collaborators in the University of Alaska FairbanksScenarios Network for Alaska Planning (UAF/SNAP) program and agency partners.Responsibilities include: Advancing current modeling efforts aimed at understanding interactions between climate andlandscape factors affecting water availability in natural systems in Alaska, especially the Arctic. Working with partners to develop historical water availability data layers and to develop aconceptual framework for an integrated ecosystem model for Alaska (water availability, vegetation,permafrost and disturbance). Working within a network of scientists to integrate GCM datasets into new analytical productsfor Alaska, including our Arctic Tundra and Tongass Forest conservation work. Building, maintaining and sharing spatial databases with collaborators and partners. Working with biologists to understand the ecosystems within the federal land conservation unitof interest. Working with conservation partners and land mangers to apply the findings of the study topolicies and planning. Learning about other conservation priorities that The Wilderness Society is working onin Alaska and elsewhere.Qualifications:Education and/or training in Hydrology, Ecology and/or Climate Modeling. MS degreerequired; PhD preferred.Ability to design and lead analyses of climate change on precipitation, potentialevapotranspiration and water storage in the Arctic and Alaska statewide. Ability to gather data fromdiverse sources and synthesize summaries of historical climate and hydrologic parameters.Experience with ArcGIS, managing large datasets, document preparation in Word, andstatistical analyses required. Familiarity with R and/or climate modeling data preferred.1

Demonstrated desire and proficiency to prepare reports and manuscripts for peer‐review ina timely manner and to make presentations in front of public and professional audiences.Attributes:Well‐organized with strong attention to details, able to work independently and as part of ateam.Interest in public land management and climate change issues, and desire to learn aboutAlaskan ecosystems.Willingness to travel, including training in Fairbanks and possible visit to remote study site.This position is currently funded for 1 year with high likelihood of renewal. It is located in our AnchorageOffice with substantial travel to Fairbanks. Possibility for working remotely after initial orientation and trainingon project goals. Associate will work closely with the Ecologist and a Spatial Ecologist in our Alaska RegionalOffice as well as our conservation team. This is a science position within the Research Department of TheWilderness Society and compensation and benefits are competitive with university programs.Application review will begin March 19, 2010 although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.To apply, please submit a PDF file containing a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, acurrent CV, and the names and contact information for three references. Submission of recent publications inPDF format is also encouraged. Please email files with the subject line “Hydrologist/Climate Change Analyst”to: Dr. Wendy Loya (wendy_loya@tws.org). Non-electronic applications will be accepted at The WildernessSociety, 705 Christensen Drive, Anchorage, AK 99577. Please email if you have questions about the position.2