Overall Function   The Associate Vice President, Principal & Major Gifts provides strategic guidance and leadership for EDF’s individual fundraising program, including oversight and direction on major funder strategies, proposals, and reports, internal and external relationships and communications, and operational processes. This role reports to the Vice President, Principal & Major Gifts.   Key Responsibilities - Serve as a senior leader on the Principal & Major Gifts team (MG), partnering closely with the VP on all aspects of team management; thought partnership on strategic relationship management for top donors; and interfacing with EDF programs and departments to ensure smooth and timely information flow and working relationships. - Provide leadership to MG team, including but not limited to principal and senior principal gifts officers; mentor staff and help build senior staff leadership skills. - Plan, design, and execute strategies for maintaining and ultimately increasing the revenue generated from donors in a portfolio with a concentration on seven and eight figure gifts. - Evaluate MG team strategies, processes, output, communication, and performance on an ongoing basis, and identify and implement improvements as needed. - Provide overall quality assurance across top solicitations, $1M+ proposals, reports, and strategy documents, ensuring that deliverables are donor focused with compelling program strategy. - Carry out special strategic projects that add value for the department or the organization. - Participate in advancing EDF’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.   Qualifications   - 15+ years of relevant development experience in one or more of the following areas: individual giving, major gifts, or operational/business planning and a Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience. - Experience managing individuals and teams while inspiring strong performance and professional growth. - Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical, people and project management skills.  - Ability to oversee and execute a complex set of projects with time-sensitive deliverables. - Works well independently and collaboratively as a part of multidisciplinary teams across multiple time zones. - Superb written and verbal communication skills.  - Demonstrated commitment to a high level of confidentiality. - Excellent attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy. - Strong computer skills, particularly with Word, Excel and donor database software packages.  - Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. - Knowledge of environmental issues a plus. - Ability and willingness to travel for donor and team meetings as needed and to work across time zones effectively.    

Program/Department Overview   The Climate-Smart Agriculture Policy Team analyzes, develops, and advocates for public policy that can help accelerate the adoption of agricultural practices that reduce GHG emissions and build on-farm resilience. The CSA team works closely with farmers, ranchers, foresters and policymakers to create responsible public policy that delivers incentives, removes barriers, and advances science to better utilize working lands for natural climate solutions.   Overall Function This intern will provide research, policy, and administrative support to the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Federal Affairs teams to execute their strategy to deliver a climate-smart Farm Bill in 2024. They will report to the Director of Federal Affairs for Agriculture Policy and work closely with the Federal Affairs Manager for Agriculture Policy on EDF’s Federal Affairs team.   Key Responsibilities Tasks will include but are not limited to: - Conduct research and analysis of agriculture policy proposals at aimed at helping farmers, ranchers, and foresters adopt climate-smart practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to a changing climate. - Participate in regular congressional and stakeholder engagement and advocacy training to gain exposure on lobbying and influencing agriculture policy. - Collaborate with internal EDF staff, external consultants, and multistakeholder coalitions focused on promoting climate-smart agriculture. - Perform literature reviews on EDF reports from the Climate-Smart Agriculture team to centralize key findings and create quick reference materials. - Prepare background materials on Members of Congress and their districts/states with relevant metrics to assist lobbyists in targeted advocacy efforts. - Track legislative developments and provide regular updates to the team on congressional activities related to the Farm Bill, including relevant hearings, amendments and events. - Assist in regularly reporting Federal Affairs agriculture policy staff activities to the Climate-Smart Agriculture Team, Political Affairs, and other internal audiences. - Contribute to developing a cohesive advocacy strategy that  accomplishes the goal of enacting a climate-smart Farm Bill. - Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.   Qualifications - Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and/or has demonstrated interest in environmental, agricultural, conservation or rural energy policy. - Coursework in agricultural studies, environmental science, or natural resources conservation recommended. - Experience in farming, agriculture policy, environmental protection, and/or conservation of natural resources/wildlife/habitat - Work experience for a state/federal legislator preferred. - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. - Ability to work in a team setting and work independently when projects are due. - Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. - Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.   Location Hybrid out of Washington, DC or U.S. Remote   Term Summer 2024 (June – August)   Hours Full-time (35 hr/week)   Compensation This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr.   Application Materials Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

Overall Function   This is a unique opportunity for a development professional with success in individual major gifts fundraising to become part of the development team at one of the nation’s premier environmental organizations.   The Principal Gifts Officer will be part of a national development team responsible for generating over $300 million in annual major gifts, with plans to drastically increase that amount in the coming years. They will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 20-30 donors and prospects nationally.  Working closely with Senior Development professionals, Research, Events, Communications, Stewardship and Program staff, the Principal Gifts Officer is expected to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals in support of Environmental Defense Fund’s national and international agenda.   The Principal Gifts Officer reports to the Associate Vice President, Major & Principal Gifts. Key Responsibilities - Execute a strategic plan for increasing the revenue generated from donors in a portfolio with a concentration on six to eight figure gifts.   - Design and implement overall engagement and fundraising strategies as part of the national development team in order to continue the exponential growth of revenue coming from individual gifts. - Generate approximately $10-15M per year in sustainable annual revenue, with appropriate increases in each subsequent year. - Identify, cultivate, and steward major gifts prospects with an identified gift level of $500,000 - 1,000,000 and up. - Meet one-on-one with prospects/donors and coordinate program staff and volunteers in the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts prospects. - Attend staff meetings and appropriately brief program staff for meetings. - Effectively represent and articulate the work of EDF presenting a compelling case for support of the organization. - Stay abreast of changes and innovations in federal and state tax laws that may be relevant to major gifts prospects. - Oversee the drafting and editing of proposals and reports for potential donors, working closely with the donor communications department to ensure they are compelling, visionary program ideas to present to donors and prospects. - Assist in setting and meeting annual income goals for major gifts prospects and donors in portfolio. - Assist other development officers on special projects or efforts that contribute to the organization’s larger regional and national development goals. - Leadership in developing fundraising strategies with senior colleagues across organization, including messaging, follow up, and ongoing stewardship. Regarded as trustworthy partner by colleagues up, down, and across. - Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. - Manage principal gifts coordinator and other colleagues as assigned.   Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following: - Demonstrated success as a front-line fundraiser. - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. - A minimum of 8 years of frontline-fundraising experience with increasing levels of responsibility - A valid driver’s license and ability to drive. - Willingness to travel out of state. - Well-honed skills in developing donor cultivation and solicitation strategies. - A commitment to Environmental Defense Fund’s mission and values. - Outstanding interpersonal skills; a high level of comfort with direct donor interaction, including discussions of personal and family finances. - Well-developed communication skills, including excellent writing ability and public speaking skills. - Knowledge of, and ability to use, fundraising databases. - Creativity, energy, confidence, and integrity. High level of discretion and respect for donor privacy. - Initiative and independence combined with the ability to work well as part of team. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Build to Zero Overview   EDF has started an initiative to intensify the speed and scale of clean energy and clean transportation project deployment – called “Build to Zero” -- that will activate its deep bench of political, policy, legal, communications and private-sector expertise to overcome the most significant barriers. The Build to Zero workstream pushes for ambitious action through every possible lever – including executive actions and federal, state, and local legislation and/or policy change – while holding fast to EDF’s core values and its commitment to equity and community engagement.   Overall Function   The Project Manager, Build to Zero will support the execution of the Built to Zero strategy through robust project management and operational support, ensuring that the strategy helps achieve the greatest reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Addressing barriers, like permitting and siting hurdles, that stall individual clean energy projects and delay construction of clean infrastructure is of critical importance. This position will work across the organization to help drive results in key regions and mission areas, and they will help develop a robust, collaborative external network to leverage EDF’s investment in this work.   Reporting to the Vice President, Build to Zero, the Project Manager demonstrates a strong spirit of collaboration, communicates with trust and transparency, and has a laser focus on achieving results while supporting this new initiative. Additionally, they will collaborate with colleagues across EDF and with external allies to strengthen, hone, and pursue EDF’s strategy and leadership on clean energy infrastructure buildout in the United States.   Location: There is a preference for candidates based in Washington DC, but other candidates located throughout the U.S. will be considered.   Duration: This is a two year fixed-term contract position with the opportunity for extension. Key Responsibilities - Create and communicate project timelines, expectations, and shifts in deadlines and strategy across Build to Zero, with other teams as appropriate, evaluate project success and usefulness, identify areas of improvement for future use, make relevant recommendations, and communicate evaluation results to stakeholders. - Coordinate and collaborate with staff across organization to assign tasks and gather information, including Build to Zero strategy team members and leadership, partner programs, Development, and Human Resources. - Standardize processes, ensure awareness and accessibility of critical documents, and promote effective collaboration and communication across the Build to Zero workstream. - Create compelling content, including email communications and presentations, which inform staff about Build to Zero's victories, opportunities, turning points, and strategy. - Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. - Support the Vice President, Build to Zero with the implementation of new initiatives. - Respond to requests for information, help to coordinate activities and projects for the team, and contribute to reports as needed. - Participate in Build to Zero fundraising and Board committee stewardship objectives, including exploring effective methods of tracking progress against grant deliverables that reflect the cross-cutting nature of the Build to Zero workstream and keep key stakeholders on task. - Explore opportunities to promote a team culture and structure that foster communication, collaboration, teamwork, and trust. - Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.   Qualifications - 4+ years of relevant experience required plus Bachelor's or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience. - Experience in project management and using independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload required. - Experience manipulating large data sets and translating more complex and disparate information into digestible and compelling talking points and presentations. - Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and executing multiple, complex projects simultaneously required. - Strong personal organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate more complex subject matter, present professional material to small groups, and interact with senior members of the organization. - Ability to manage projects independently and work well collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. - Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. - Demonstrated experience managing relationships with senior-level staff. - Ability to problem solve and overcome roadblocks. - A broad understanding of energy and environmental issues preferred.

MethaneSAT, LLC, an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is launching a new, high performance, purpose-built satellite—MethaneSAT—to map and measure oil and gas methane emissions worldwide, with the potential to assess emissions from the full range of man-made sources. The satellite will enable us to gather methane emissions data on a global scale and with data from other sources, locate and quantify these emissions. Data from MethaneSAT will help EDF reduce methane emissions by 45% by 2025 and holds the potential to help reduce the temperature of our planet by as much 0.5 degrees C by the end of the century. This could be the most impactful environmental project yet conceived.   Overall Function    The Mission Planning Engineer will work with our stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and partners to support the successful operation of the MethaneSAT spacecraft to enable delivery of scientifically accurate and impactful data products to a global audience. The MethaneSAT Mission Operations are comprised of satellite command and control, health and safety monitoring, mission planning, and communications to operate the spacecraft in orbit. It will use cloud-based services to provide the computing, data archiving and operational interfaces between these functions. On-orbit commissioning operations are the responsibility of the flight systems integration contractor. Post commissioning operations will be transitioned to a New Zealand-based Mission Operations Center and team responsible for long-term MethaneSAT Mission Operations. The Mission Planning Engineer will own the day-to-day mission planning system and processes for MethaneSAT, incorporating stakeholder needs, engineering assessments and analysis of system performance to ensure the effective target collection by the mission. Working across several organizations, both internal and external, this position will strive to understand problems, build solutions, and collaborate with the MethaneSAT team to support efficient and productive mission operations.   This position will report directly to the Sr. Director, Mission Systems for MethaneSAT, LLC, and will work closely with other MethaneSAT, LLC staff, key contractors, and EDF staff.   Key Responsibilities    The Mission Planning Engineer will be responsible for the following: - Managing MethaneSAT daily mission planning operations in alignment with EDF, MethaneSAT, LLC and external stakeholder mission goals and objectives. - Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to determine the needs for mission planning and distill these into processes and tools within the mission operations system. - Navigating differing needs and priorities while working closely with the Science Team, Operations Leads, EDF, MethaneSAT, LLC and other stakeholders to achieve timely delivery of MethaneSAT mission planning products. - Participating in stakeholder engagements, including demonstrating our mission planning process and presenting the roadmap for improvements in collaboration with the MethaneSAT team. - Participating in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. - To accomplish these, the Mission Planning Engineer will provide the overall oversight for mission planning to include: - Ensuring the mission planning process and software are aligned and are working to a common set of mission objectives. - Leading the development, improvement, and maintenance of the mission planning software within the mission operations system. - Supporting pre-launch development and validation of the nominal mission planning software, procedures and contingency plans. - Ensuring the capture and resolution of testing, technical, and operational anomalies and issues within the mission planning system. - Supporting the successful transition from flight systems integrator-led to New Zealand-led mission operations.   Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline with at least 6 years’ experience; MS in a science or engineering discipline preferred (MS can substitute for up to 2 years’ experience). - At least 4 years of scientific or earth remote sensing satellite systems engineering, system development and operations experience with demonstrated progressive responsibility. - Past or current experience in satellite mission operations. Specific experience in mission planning and/or satellite attitude control preferred. - Experience in software development in one or more languages. Experience working in R, python and Linux preferred. - Ability to conceptualize and work through complex technical problems. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. - Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience. - Excellent communication skills including presentation skills required. - Strong ability to work independently on a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload. - Affinity for a fast-paced work environment. - Must be a US person (citizen, green card holder); MethaneSAT, LLC is unable to offer employer-based sponsorship for this role at this time

Location The Fellow will be based at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with occasional travel to field locations within the Hudson Valley of New York.   Term This is a 2-year fellowship with an anticipated start date of ASAP and no later than September 2024.   Application Materials Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a peer-reviewed publication or manuscript in prep or in review.   Program/Department Overview   The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring 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, OCS works with staff from across EDF and provides programmatic support for all EDF scientists as well as fosters relationships with scientists in academia, government and industry.   EDF has set the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030 through nature-based climate solutions. Reduced emissions from and increased carbon sequestration in croplands are necessary to meeting this goal. Improved understanding of mechanisms, measurement, and baselines will enable implementation of the most effective and credible climate solutions while also benefitting agricultural resilience, soil health and farmer livelihoods. We work to advance the scientific understanding of agricultural systems, and to translate the science into action through implementation of the most effective and credible climate solutions.   Overall Function   The Fellow will be closely engaged with the work of Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Sciences’ Soil & Crop Sciences Section, will participate in the joint EDF-Cornell Sustainability Leadership Program, join a thriving community of scientists across EDF, and participate in ongoing meetings with program and policy staff across the organization. The Fellow will be part of a collaborative team that spans multiple universities (Yale School of the Environment, Cornell School of Integrative Plant Science) and organizations (Hudson Carbon and Woodwell Climate Research Center), and will report directly to the co-P.I.’s (Drs. Emily Oldfield and Jocelyn Lavallee at EDF and Dr. Louis Longchamps at Cornell). This collaborative team is implementing a research project focusing on regional and field scale sampling designs for soil carbon sequestration in the Hudson Valley of New York State. The Fellow will couple high density soil carbon stock data with other data products related to soil series, topography, management, landscape and environmental covariates (e.g., soil survey data, remote sensing data products) to explore questions related to soil sampling designs, landscape stratification and data optimization for digital soil mapping in a regional agroecosystem. We anticipate the Fellow will lead the writing of at least one peer-reviewed publication, a white paper, one publication and one presentation for Extension, and will help curate an open-access database.   Key Responsibilities   Working with the co-P.I.’s, the Fellow will help refine and direct the scope of the study and assume leadership of the work in close collaboration with the larger project team. Tasks will include but are not limited to: - Research and analyze which environmental, landscape and management co-variates are most effective for stratifying agricultural fields to inform efficient sampling designs and improve sampling for soil organic carbon (SOC) estimation. - Identify whether stratification of agricultural fields relevant to SOC spatial distribution can provide valuable information to farmers for crop management (e.g., site-specific management of fertilizers and/or links between yield history and soil health metrics). - Evaluate trade-offs between precision and time/cost when comparing traditional soil sampling and analysis with field-based visible and near infrared (vis-NIR) approaches. - Prepare digital soil carbon stock maps for participating farmers highlighting information relevant to farmers for crop management. - Outreach and engage with participating farmers and stakeholders through Extension publication(s) and presentation(s). - Assist in the generation and collation of an open-access database including soil sample analysis, spectroscopic measurements, biophysical covariates, and farm management data. - Write at least one paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and present project results at scientific workshops and conferences. - Contribute to grant proposals, white papers, reports, fact sheets, policy briefs and blogs on pathways to scaling soil carbon stock measurement/monitoring, reporting, and verification. - Facilitate project cohesion and collaborative research ties through organizing meetings, delivering casual presentations on research progress, and maintaining email contact with the project team. - Supervise intern(s) associated to the project and support research teams with related projects as required. - Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. - Participate in the joint Cornell Atkinson and EDF Sustainable Leadership Program for postdoctoral fellows.   Qualifications - A recent Ph.D. in soil science, digital agronomy, spatial statistics or related area. - Strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience with spatial statistics and interpolation. - Experience with statistical computing (e.g., R or Python) and GIS analytics and software (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS). - A track record of relevant research and presentations at scientific conferences, including at least one peer-reviewed publication (or manuscript currently under review) on a related topic or using relevant quantitative methodology. - Demonstrated excellence in rigorous scientific analyses and in oral and written communication of scientific concepts. - Demonstrated interest in expanding expertise to new areas, and to the science-policy interface. - Ability to communicate science-based insights to a range of stakeholders in the research, development, and policy communities. - Aptitude and inclination towards creative problem solving with transdisciplinary approaches. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. - Ability to work independently, using independent judgment and initiative to plan, prioritize, problem solve, and organize workload in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. - Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills. - Ability to travel within the U.S. if interested in participating in field and lab work (up to 10 days per year over the term of this position).

Program Overview    With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.     The goal of EDF's Ocean Science Program is to deliver the science that will help build resilient oceans that provide more fish in the water, more - and more secure - food on the plate and more prosperous fishing communities, all over the world, even with climate change.  In recent years, we have focused on the science behind robust transformations of fisheries management in the U.S., China, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Belize, Cuba and Europe, working in partnership with diverse stakeholders and coastal communities. Scientific priorities include developing new approaches to understand and address the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems, including not only resilient fisheries, but also complementary engagements that enhance marine and coastal ecosystem resilience and human wellbeing, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.        Location    U.S. Remote, with possibility to work out of an EDF Office location (Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Washington D.C.), with travel to Cornell University and other EDF locations as needed. Fellow supervisors are in Boston, MA, Seattle, WA, and Ithaca, NY. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required for the duration of the fellowship.   Term    This is a 2-year fellowship with an anticipated start date between July 1 and September 1, 2024.    Overall Function    The Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellow will develop a model to evaluate the food and nutrition provisioning implications of prospective commercial fisheries targeting mesopelagic (midwater) marine fishes and zooplankton for use in aquaculture feeds (e.g., fishmeal), and conduct a trade-off analysis of climate mitigation and food production goals from such fisheries. Specifically, the fellow will calculate the fishmeal production potential from fisheries in 1-2 geographies (potentially the California Current, Humboldt Current, and/or the North Atlantic), and calculate the potential protein and micronutrient yield of aquaculture species portfolios reflecting different management goals (e.g., maximize protein, maximize specific nutrients, maximize profit). This analysis would be integrated with ongoing modeling of the carbon sequestration potential of mesopelagic species, to enable a trade-off analysis. The fellow will determine the optimum level of harvest of mesopelagic species in each geography that could support food security provisioning and minimize disruption of carbon sequestration. This model and trade-off analysis will be developed into one or more academic journal articles, as well as policy briefs and communication materials to share with national and international fishery management bodies, industry representatives, and climate leaders.    The fellow will work with Dr. Julia Mason, Social-ecological Systems Scientist and Dr. Mattias Cape, Marine Biogeochemical Scientist at EDF, and Dr. Eugene Won, a fish biologist and aquaculture specialist at Cornell University. The fellow will be part of a cohort of postdoctoral and research fellows at EDF, and will collaborate closely with research partners at Cornell University as well as other research institutions. Continued professional development, training and mentoring by EDF & Cornell staff and partners will be provided.    Diversifying the next generation of sustainability scholars is a shared goal of Cornell Atkinson and EDF, and we strive to honor and value candidates’ identity and experiences. We value lived experience, and so we encourage all applicants to apply even if 100% of the listed qualifications are not met.   Key Responsibilities  Tasks may include but are not limited to:  - Synthesize estimates of mesopelagic biomass and fishing potential in the selected regions.  - Synthesize nutrition content information on mesopelagic species to quantify the potential use of this fishery as an aquaculture feed commodity.  - Collaborate with biogeochemical modelers to weigh food provisioning estimates against carbon sequestration benefits.  - Develop an optimization analysis to characterize scenarios that maximize food security goals while minimizing climate impacts.  - Lead and participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.  - Develop communications materials including policy briefs, one-pagers, infographics, slide decks, blog posts, and social media posts.  - Present findings at scientific conferences and to decision-making and industry audiences. This could include participation in fora such as Regional Fisheries Management Organization Meetings, the 2025 UN Oceans Conference, or COP29/30.   - Represent EDF and Cornell in external meetings with a high degree of professionalism.  - Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.  - Participate in the joint Cornell Atkinson and EDF Sustainable Leadership Program for postdoctoral fellows.   Qualifications  - A recent Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biogeochemistry, fisheries science, marine ecology, sustainability science, natural resource management, natural resource economics, food systems modeling, nutrition, social-ecological systems). This position has the potential to weave together different disciplines, so we welcome candidates from diverse fields.    - Quantitative analysis and/or modeling skills strongly desired, such as food web, biogeochemical cycling, economic, or statistical modeling; optimization or trade-off analyses; or systems analyses such as fuzzy cognitive mapping, network analysis, etc. - Programming experience (e.g., R, Matlab, Python) desired. - Data visualization skills are a plus. - Ability to work with wide range of environmental (e.g., oceanographic, biogeochemical, wildlife management, ecological) and/or nutrition (e.g., proximate composition analysis) datasets is a plus.  - Demonstrate excellence in rigorous scientific analyses and in oral and written communication of scientific concepts, especially for public and policy audiences.  - A track record of relevant research and presentations at scientific conferences, including at least one peer-reviewed publication (or manuscript currently under review) on a related topic or using relevant quantitative methodology desired.  - Ability to work independently, using independent judgment and initiative to plan, prioritize, problem solve, and organize workload in a fast-paced environment.  - An interest and commitment to solving environmental problems based on rigorous science and solutions-focused approaches.  - Interest and ability to work in interdisciplinary collaborations. - Must have the ability to travel domestically as needed. - Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.    Application Materials    Interested applicants should attach a 2-page CV and a cover letter with their EDF application. The cover letter (< 1000 words) should include a description of the candidate's relevant experience, their interest in the subject matter, and a brief statement of the candidate’s contribution and/or commitment to DEI. If applicable, please also provide reprints 1-3 of your most relevant and compelling publications (can include manuscripts in prep or in review, and scientific communication pieces).  

The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) 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, OCS provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization.   EDF has set an ambitious goal to achieve a 45% cut in global methane pollution from the Oil and Gas supply chain by 2025 in an effort to reduce the rate of warming we will experience over the next 20 years, equivalent to closing one third of the world’s coal fired power plants.   Overall Function   The Scientist, Global Methane will be a key contributor to oil and natural gas-associated initiatives within EDF. Minimizing methane emissions from oil and natural gas supply chains is a core part of EDF’s energy and climate work. The Scientist will (i) help EDF stay at the cutting-edge of how to measure and mitigate anthropogenic methane emissions, and (ii) work to develop the scientific understandings required to mitigate methane emissions associated with global production and distribution of oil, gas, and coal.   The Scientist will work with EDF's Office of the Chief Scientist team in close collaboration with policy and legal experts and report to the International Senior Scientist.   Key Responsibilities - Conduct research, analysis and provide scientific guidance and support for EDF’s work to characterize and mitigate methane emissions from oil and gas operations. - Design, plan and execute EDF’s work on characterizing methane emissions from oil and gas supply chain; collaborating and coordinating effectively with academic and other relevant partners. - Provide scientific guidance on the design and development of robust, empirically based measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) frameworks for methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. - Coordinate and manage partnerships with research institutions. - Coordinate and ensure rigor of scientific initiatives collaboratively undertaken with a diverse group of stakeholders including industry, academics, multilateral organizations and the public sector. - Synthesize scientific results and insights from recent literature and communicate that information to a multi-disciplinary team, including EDF scientists, policy experts, and corporate and community partnership specialists. - Provide scientific support to EDF’s global oil and gas methane initiatives and program. - Remain at the cutting-edge of climate science, including staying up-to-date with the scientific literature. - Ensure scientific integrity of EDF generated materials. - Participate/lead in the analysis and writing of papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. - Attend and represent EDF at external meetings and interact with the scientific community at large. - Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. - Independently support other “rapid response” and/or project development efforts on an as-needed basis. Qualifications - A PhD in atmospheric science, physical sciences or engineering (e.g., chemical engineering) or related field with at least 2 years of experience, post-doc required. - A track record of performing and publishing methane-focused research. - Familiarity with methane emission datasets (i.e., in-situ measurements, satellite remote sensing). - Experience coordinating methane field measurement campaigns. - Understanding of methane monitoring technologies. - Strong quantitative analysis skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills.  - Initiates and maintains contacts within the scientific community. - Experience in performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines in support of highly visible work. - The ability to communicate complex ideas in writing and orally to multiple stakeholders with different levels of expertise, including the public and industry. - Must demonstrate cultural awareness and the knowledge, attitude, behavior and skills that lead to a culturally competent workplace. Must demonstrate a commitment to continued self-assessment, learning and growth to increase and broaden culturally competent skillsets that produce effective interactions with people across diverse cultures and backgrounds. This includes the ability to adapt to cultural change. - An ability to work both independently and as a member of small teams on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic. and creative environment. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. Additional Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with emission inventories. - Proficiency in statistical analysis and understanding of atmospheric modeling. - Willingness to travel internationally (<10% of time). - Understanding of current methane MRV frameworks   Locations: Remote – US; Belgium; Netherlands   Range for Belgium: 66,000 – 72,000 EUR Range for Netherlands: 67,000 – 74,000 EUR   NOTE: If you’re applying for one of our European locations, you must have the right to live and work in the applicable country when applying.