Scientist IV (Casual) - Dynamics of Human Behavior

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Scientist IV (Casual) – Dynamics of Human Behavior based in the United States. Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced social scientist to contribute to innovative interdisciplinary research exploring how people perceive, communicate, and respond to evolving weather-related risks. In this role, you will help design and implement longitudinal studies examining risk assessment, behavioral responses, public well-being, and the influence of individual experiences and demographic factors. You will apply advanced statistical methods to analyze complex datasets and generate insights that can improve understanding of human behavior during hazardous weather events, including hurricanes, heat waves, atmospheric rivers, and fire weather. Working alongside experts in social science, atmospheric science, and data science, you will contribute to research publications, scientific presentations, and stakeholder-focused reports. This flexible, part-time casual appointment offers opportunities to shape research approaches, collaborate across disciplines, and potentially lead selected research activities. With an estimated average commitment of four hours per week, the role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to research at the intersection of human behavior, risk communication, and environmental science. Accountabilities - Develop longitudinal research designs: Contribute to the design and implementation of longitudinal studies examining public responses to changing hazardous weather risks, including hurricanes, heat waves, atmospheric rivers, and fire weather events. - Design survey methodologies: Help develop longitudinal survey structures, formulate research questions, identify target populations, and determine appropriate sampling strategies.

- Integrate complementary data sources: Support the development of research methods that combine longitudinal survey data with additional sources, including mobile sensing and secondary datasets such as transactional data. - Conduct advanced statistical analyses: Apply appropriate longitudinal analytical techniques to investigate behavioral patterns, changes over time, risk perceptions, communication dynamics, and well-being outcomes. - Advance scientific knowledge: Contribute to empirical, theoretical, and methodological developments in risk analysis, risk communication, and human responses to environmental hazards. - Collaborate across disciplines: Work with social scientists, atmospheric scientists, data scientists, and other internal and external researchers to integrate perspectives, interpret findings, and assess the broader implications of results. - Produce scientific outputs: Contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, conference presentations, and other research products for scientific and stakeholder audiences. - Lead research activities when appropriate: Take ownership of selected research components, helping shape project methodologies, coordinate deliverables, and contribute to the successful execution of scientific investigations. - Support research quality and collaboration: Share expertise, contribute to research planning, and help maintain rigorous analytical standards and an inclusive, collaborative research environment. Requirements - Education and experience: Typically, a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with at least 10 years of related experience, a master's degree with at least six years of related experience, or a PhD in a scientific discipline with at least two years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.