Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as sustainable agriculture, food systems, agricultural engineering, environmental sciences, etc., is required. Minimum 12 years of experience required. Experience with crop production, particularly in key grains like rice, wheat, corn, and soy is preferred. Understanding of climate change dynamics and their impacts on agriculture, including knowledge of global weather patterns and climate modeling is required. Proficiency in analyzing large datasets and using statistical tools to interpret climate and agricultural data is required. Ability to assess environmental changes, such as temperature shifts and precipitation variability, and their effects on breadbasket production is required. Ability to develop and use systems dynamics models, agent-based models, and hybrid models to predict and assess the impacts of climate change on food systems is preferred. Strong skills in planning, executing, and managing research project to include leading a team, fostering collaboration among scientists, policy experts, and stakeholders is required. Strong skills in communicating complex scientific findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers, the public, and the scientific community is preferred. Fluency in written and verbal English is required.
At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Pay Transparency Statement:
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated daily pay rate for this position is $650 USD.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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