Director, International Research Institute for Climate and Society

The International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) seeks its next Director to develop and expand a complex organization, whose mission is to enhance society's capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of climate, in order to improve human welfare and the environment, especially in developing countries. The IRI conducts this mission through strategic and applied research, education, capacity building, and by providing forecasts and information products with an emphasis on practical and verifiable utility and partnership. The IRI is part of the Earth Institute, Columbia University.

For more information see the IRI.

Position Overview:

The Director provides overall leadership to the IRI and is responsible for the acquisition, management and allocation of resources, and overall coordination of activities for an integrated multi-national program.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a climate science or related field, or a PhD in a discipline related to the applications sectors of interest to the IRI including but not limited to public health, agriculture, engineering, economics and policy or equivalent relevant experience in law, business, finance, or international development. A minimum of 10 years' experience is required, which must include substantive experience in national and international programs for climate research and services and relevant governmental and scientific institutions. The successful candidate must be fluent in English; fluency in other languages relevant to the program is a plus. 

To Apply:

For more information or to apply for this position, please visit Columbia University.

Applications received by December 19, 2011 will receive full consideration.

In employment as in education, Columbia University is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action.