The Nature Conservancy

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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Come join Global Science, the research and development arm of The Nature Conservancy. In Global Science, we undertake research on linked social and environmental systems, examine the effectiveness of environmental interventions and assess empirical evidence to prioritize conservation strategies. You can be a part of our mission to build conservation knowledge based on a careful understanding of the economic and social forces that motivate human-nature interactions.

Global Science has a team of economists, natural scientists and policy researchers who work with regional and global chapters of the Nature Conservancy on a variety of land, water, marine and climate related challenges. We undertake empirical research, communicate research findings through popular and peer reviewed media and influence conservation actions by providing evidence. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in working with the Lead Economist and other scientists to address behavioral and economic questions of strategic importance. The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Recent Ph.D. in development, environmental or behavioral economics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• Experience designing and implementing socio-economic and behavioral research and collecting data through field surveys
• Experience in benefit-cost analyses
• Excellent writing skills
• Research experience in low and middle-income countries
• Knowledge on valuation techniques and other social science tools applicable to the field of conservation
• Spatial analyses
• Knowledge of and interest in behavior science
• Experience writing grants and research proposals
• Experience managing smaller projects including financial aspects and coordinating the work of peers and partners

If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, and want to receive great benefits, then please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more. Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 49589.

All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 25, 2021

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.