Risk Communication Researcher

Job Summary

Contributing to an interdisciplinary NOAA-funded project, the part-time Risk Communication Researcher will develop and validate flood risk communication strategies through collaboration with the National Weather Service and public engagement, all while working fully remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with National Weather Service and Integrated Warning Team partners
• Develop evidence-based flood message strategies for pre-event and during-event scenarios
• Facilitate focus groups and test candidate messages with the public

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a social science field or a Master's Degree
• Three years of proven applied research experience in risk communication and natural hazards
• Demonstrated experience in developing and testing risk messaging guidance
• Experience with qualitative or mixed methods research and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a record of presenting research to diverse audiences