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Scientist/Writer, Climate Adaptation Program
 Utah State University | |
$20-27/hour, depending on qualifications/experience
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Nov 13, 2025 | |
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Scientist/Writer, Climate Adaptation Program Requisition ID: 2025-9694 # of Openings: 4 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res Department: Watershed Sciences Advertised Salary: $20-27/hour, depending on qualifications/experience Overview We are looking to hire a scientist/writer to support the Climate Adaptation & Resiliency program at Utah State University (https://extension.usu.edu/climate/). We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in writing/journalism, climate adaptation science, policy, and/or data analysis and visualization. Examples of fact sheets we have previously published can be found on the website above. The main focus of the position will be support of the Climate Adaptation & Resiliency program overall with a specific emphasis on the Climate Adaptation Intern Program (https://qanr.usu.edu/research/caip/). CAIP is a semester-long, cohort-style program where undergraduate interns work with experts and program leadership to create fact sheets, decision tools, or other resources that address climate adaptation needs in Utah and the surrounding region. Through CAIP, we partner with a host of partners (e.g., Utah Clean Energy, Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve, Utah Forest Restoration Institute). Successful candidates will help us publish CAIP products through contributions to writing, editing, fact-checking, data analysis/visualization, and communication. Opportunities will also exist to leverage unique skills and ideas that candidates bring to the program. If you are selected for an interview, we will request 1-2 writing samples be provided at that time. Responsibilities
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary $20-27/hour, depending on qualifications/experience ADA We strive to maintain an inclusive, flexible working environment. The primary demands of this position will be written and verbal communication and writing. College/Department Highlights The S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to enhancing lives and landscapes through education, research, and outreach. We work across biological, physical, and socioeconomic boundaries to better understand natural and managed ecosystems and to promote the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarship and engage in collaborations that advance discovery and innovation across disciplines. Many hold Extension appointments that connect their research directly to communities throughout Utah. With a statewide network of campuses and learning centers, the college serves people in both urban and rural communities as part of the university's land-grant mission. We foster professional collaboration within and beyond the university, and experiential learning for students at all phases of their academic path. Faculty and students benefit from Utah's remarkable and varied landscapes, which provide unparalleled opportunities for field-based research, education, and outreach. The Department of Watershed Sciences in QANR is a powerhouse in the science of wet' ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. Faculty are committed to making science useful for planning, management and restoration efforts, and are well-positioned to study and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with a cadre of ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, biogeochemists, and others. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 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