Scientist(Toxics)

Purpose of Position:

Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with the Science Unit of Greenpeace International  (GRL) on organizing scientific activities, and ensure that necessary analytical quality control standards are upheld;
• Design and, where appropriate, carry out field sampling projects and report on and interpret results of such projects in consultation with the GRL;
• Keep abreast of scientific literature with special reference to environmental chemistry;
• Assist in the broader quality control functions of the GRL by participating in the review of documents if deemed necessary and desirable;
• Research, in depth, particular scientific subjects of interest to Greenpeace China campaigns;
• Input to planning procedures for campaigns in relation to science strategy and tactics;
• Maintain awareness of the political and social influences on science and how they may influence Greenpeace China campaigns and be able to advise accordingly;
• Advise Greenpeace China campaigns on health and safety aspects of scientific field activities and environmental sampling;
• Develop and maintain personal professional status by membership of professional bodies, participating in scientific conferences and through publications in learned journals;
• Make effective use of areas of individual expertise, knowledge and experience so as to provide major contributions to Greenpeace China campaign goals;
• Build and maintain contacts with other scientists and institutions to advance the work of Greenpeace China;
• Participate in other Greenpeace China project teams as determined by the Campaign Director of Greenpeace China.

• Act as a representative of Greenpeace China to external bodies/the media as appropriate, in observance of Greenpeace China's guidelines and in consultation with the Campaign Manager (Toxics) of Greenpeace China;
• Promote the activities of Greenpeace China in a positive and professional manner at all times;
• Participate in meetings as directed by the Campaign Manager (Toxics) of Greenpeace China;
• Undertake any other duties, appropriate to the post as delegated by the Campaign Director of Greenpeace China.

Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant science subject;
• Knowledge of scientific areas (both broadly-based and in-depth) appropriate to environmental protection;
• Ability to interpret information and research results in the context of contemporary scientific literature, environmental conditions and environmental policy;
• Practical experience of, and ability to devise plans for, scientific field work;
• Ability to locate and interpret research publications and documents in relevant fields;
• Ability to keep abreast of developments in relevant scientific areas;
• Experience of writing research reports/scientific areas;
• Ability to convey scientific information, both verbally and in written form, to non-scientific individuals/groups;
• Experience of presentations to scientific conferences;
• Experience with analytical software, laboratory information and database systems;
• Commitment to the aims of Greenpeace;
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin and preferably one other modern language;
• Experience of working as a team member;
• Administration/Organization;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.