Department Summary
About the Luskin Center for Innovation (LCI): Our mission is to advance effective and equitable solutions to pressing environmental challenges through actionable research that engages UCLA scholars, policymakers, and communities. We often focus on California, one of the world’s largest economies, to support a model of environmental leadership that is relevant globally. Our approach is collaborative. We unite scholars across a wide array of disciplines and engage with hundreds of civic partners who inform and use our research. LCI has influenced dozens of public policies and investments for a more equitable and sustainable future. It’s an exciting time to join the Luskin Center for Innovation, one of the leading research centers in California advancing environmental equity. You’ll be part of a team of faculty, staff, and graduate students working in collaboration with civic partners, including in communities of color, to advance environmental equity during a critical period for evidence-based environmental action.
Position Summary
The Data Scientist and Associate Manager is responsible for strategically developing, managing, and executing LCI's Heat Equity projects as part of our Heat Equity research area. This portfolio seeks to reduce heat exposure for vulnerable populations to support wellbeing where people live, work, learn, and play. Projects in this portfolio encompass policy, planning, and actionable data to enable communities to become more resilient to chronically hotter conditions under climate change. Current projects focus on shade master planning, policies for mitigating and managing heat in schools, and other research that informs equitable and effective heat governance, policy, and plans.
Qualifications
Experience with project management and program evaluation. (Required)
Experience managing grants and contracts. (Required)
At least two years of experience in, knowledge of and passion for climate adaptation and resilience. Knowledge of extreme heat science or policy are particularly desirable. (Preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, graciously, and professionally with senior administration, faculty, staff, clients and policymakers. (Required)
Advanced skills in GIS and professional experience with spatial analysis. (Required)
Advanced skills in Excel, Python, and other analytical software and professional experience in data science. (Required)
Excellent writing skills to prepare communication materials ranging from grant proposals, technical research reports, and marketing materials that are analytical, grammatically correct, and concise. (Required)
Strong oral communication skills, including presentation experience with visually appealing slide decks and ability to strategically plan and lead meetings. (Required)
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. (Required)
Ability to independently set priorities; flexibility to quickly shift priorities; handle fluctuating workload; and make strategic decisions. (Required)
