Social Scientist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Social Scientist to join their Community Impacts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct social impact evaluations and support carbon removal reviews, assessing community impacts and social risks
• Refine and expand social impact methodologies, including qualitative frameworks and governance assessments
• Serve as a subject matter resource on human dimensions of carbon management, advising on best practices in community impact assessment

Required Qualifications

• PhD in environmental anthropology, political ecology, human geography, sociology, or a related social science discipline; Master's Degree with significant applied experience also encouraged
• Experience evaluating social impacts of environmental, climate, or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience conducting fieldwork or qualitative inquiry in diverse contexts
• Applied professional experience in federal or state agencies, tribal governments, or NGOs
• Strong grounding in environmental justice and social equity frameworks