Social Scientist

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