IMEO Science Lead – Agriculture
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote Senior Science Lead – Agriculture (IMEO) to develop and lead the agricultural methane science strategy and provide scientific leadership for the program.
- Role
- IMEO Science Lead – Agriculture
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Science Lead - Agriculture will develop and periodically update IMEO’s agricultural methane science strategy, identify priority scientific knowledge gaps and emerging research opportunities, provide scientific leadership across IMEO’s agricultural methane portfolio and represent IMEO in international scientific initiatives and expert groups.
What you'll do
- Develop and update IMEO’s agricultural methane science strategy
- Identify priority scientific knowledge gaps and emerging research opportunities
- Provide scientific leadership across IMEO’s agricultural methane portfolio
- Represent IMEO in international scientific initiatives and expert groups
- Lead the scientific design and provide scientific oversight for the implementation of IMEO Science Studies for agriculture sector
- Review project deliverables, datasets, technical reports and publications
What it takes
- Doctorate or equivalent in science, atmospheric sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, ecology or related disciplines
- Professional experience in methane science, environmental science, Earth system science, atmospheric science or a related field
- Experience in developing, managing and implementing international scientific projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia
- Knowledge in one or more of the following: methane measurement techniques, agricultural methane emissions, greenhouse gas inventories, data integration and uncertainty analysis, process-based modelling, scientific data management and quality assurance
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote.
What is the compensation?
Not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Doctorate or equivalent in science, atmospheric sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, ecology or related disciplines, professional experience in methane science, environmental science, Earth system science, atmospheric science or a related field, experience in developing, managing and implementing international scientific projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia, knowledge in one or more of the following: methane measurement techniques, agricultural methane emissions, greenhouse gas inventories, data integration and uncertainty analysis, process-based modelling, scientific data management and quality assurance.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the United Nations Environment Programme job posting at the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=284028&languageCd=ENG
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