About the Organization

The Johann Christian Hasse Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on complex systems, systemic risk, resilience, and decision-making under uncertainty.

The Foundation supports research initiatives that connect scientific understanding with practical solutions to modern challenges, including environmental governance, sustainability, resilience, and predictive decision-making frameworks.

Current initiatives include:

• c-ECO Predictive Governance Framework
• Threshold Dynamics Research (TDR)
• Amazon Living Lab
• Complex Systems & Resilience Research Programs

Position

Founding Scientific Advisory Chair

Location: Remote

Engagement Type: Volunteer Advisory & Governance Role

Role Overview

The Founding Scientific Advisory Chair serves as the senior scientific advisor to the Foundation and provides strategic scientific leadership across its research initiatives.

This role focuses on helping shape scientific direction, strengthening research credibility, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding relationships with universities, research institutions, foundations, and scientific networks.

The Chair will work closely with Foundation leadership and the Board to guide research priorities and support the development of impactful scientific programs.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Strategy & Research Leadership

• Advise on scientific strategy and long-term research priorities
• Help shape the Foundation's research agenda and development roadmap
• Support the advancement of interdisciplinary scientific initiatives
• Provide guidance on emerging research opportunities and trends

Research Governance & Scientific Review

• Review research proposals, methodologies, and scientific outputs
• Evaluate scientific rigor and methodological quality
• Provide independent scientific guidance and recommendations
• Support research quality and integrity standards

Academic & Institutional Partnerships

• Support the development of relationships with:
  • Universities
  • Research institutes
  • Scientific networks
  • Foundations
  • Academic collaborators
• Help establish interdisciplinary research partnerships
• Identify opportunities for collaborative research initiatives

Research Program Development

Support the growth and development of initiatives related to:

• Complex Systems
• Systems Science
• Resilience Science
• Environmental Governance
• Climate Risk
• Sustainability
• Decision Sciences
• Systemic Risk
• Predictive Governance

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to scientific publications and working papers
• Support fellowship and research programs
• Participate in institutional thought leadership initiatives
• Help strengthen the Foundation's scientific reputation and visibility

Board & Executive Advisory

• Provide independent scientific advice to Foundation leadership
• Support strategic decision-making related to research investments
• Advise on scientific opportunities, risks, and priorities
• Help strengthen scientific governance practices

Required Qualifications

Education

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field

Subject Matter Expertise

Recognized expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Complex Systems
• Systems Science
• Resilience Science
• Earth System Science
• Environmental Change
• Climate Risk
• Ecology
• Hydrology
• Sustainability Science
• Risk Analysis
• Infrastructure Resilience
• Decision Sciences
• Public Policy & Governance

Research & Academic Leadership

• Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Research leadership experience
• Significant scientific contributions within a relevant field

Collaboration & Leadership

• Experience building interdisciplinary collaborations
• Ability to work across academic, nonprofit, policy, and research environments
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to scientific integrity and evidence-based decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading research centers, institutes, laboratories, or academic programs
• Experience advising governments, international organizations, foundations, or nonprofit initiatives
• Interest in translating scientific knowledge into practical governance applications
• Experience related to:
  • Amazonian systems
  • Environmental resilience
  • Sustainability
  • Socio-ecological systems

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Volunteer Governance Position
• Flexible Advisory Commitment
• Board and Leadership Collaboration

Compensation

This is a volunteer advisory and governance position.

Compensation details were not provided in the posting.

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