Head of Earth System Science and 1.5°C Overshoot Team (m/f/d)
Core
Provide scientific leadership for physical climate science, 1.5°C overshoot assessment, and climate risk analysis to support global policy and vulnerable countries.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Earth System Science and Strategy
Builds
Scientific synthesis, quantitative climate assessments, policy-relevant reports, and climate services for LDCs/SIDS
Domain
Climate Science / Policy / Risk Assessment
Required skills
Climate system modeling, emissions pathway assessment, scientific team leadership, policy interface, grant writing, scientific synthesis, uncertainty quantification, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
IPCC assessment experience, AI-enabled climate tools, digital platforms, carbon removal science
Technologies
FAIR, MAGICC, MESMER, climate emulators, digital/AI platforms
Responsibilities
Set scientific strategy and direction, oversee quality assurance for major outputs, lead project development and fundraising, maintain active research agenda, integrate quantitative assessment with impact analysis, collaborate with policy and diplomacy teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
