Open Call
ARA Knowledge Catalyst Grant Project (CR2)

The Center for Climate and Resilience Research (CR2) at the University of Chile is opening a call to join its team under the project “Co-producing adaptation knowledge in Latin America: Empowering Early-career Researchers and Local Voices for IPCC AR7”, funded by the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) through the Knowledge Catalyst Grant.

This project is being developed at a key moment in the Seventh Assessment Cycle of the IPCC (AR7) and seeks to strengthen the participation, visibility, and leadership of researchers and professionals from the Global South in international science–policy processes, particularly in Working Group II (WGII).

The focus is on systematizing, synthesizing, and transforming existing knowledge—including grey literature and local experiences—into high-impact scientific and technical products.

Applications are invited for the following positions, each with a duration of 6 months, a workload of 30 hours per week, and a gross monthly remuneration of £960 (approximately CLP 1,180,000).

Vacancy 1:
Postdoctoral Researcher (3 positions)

The selected candidates will lead the synthesis and transformation of academic and non-academic literature into scientific articles and other products relevant to IPCC AR7. Each postdoctoral position will focus on one of the following areas:

  • Locally led adaptation initiatives in Latin America
  • Multiscale approaches for adaptation assessment and planning
  • Adaptation and resilience metrics (MERL)

The position offers direct mentoring from IPCC AR7 Lead Authors, strengthening skills in evidence assessment, policy-oriented writing, and international interdisciplinary work.

Vacancy 2:
Senior Research Assistant – Science–Policy Pathways (1 position)

This position focuses on the science–policy interface, supporting the documentation, analysis, and systematization of the project’s knowledge co-production processes. Responsibilities include coordination with the ARA Secretariat and regional partners, and the preparation of a technical or policy document on good practices for integrating local and non-academic knowledge into global climate adaptation frameworks.

The position is aimed at professionals with experience in governance, public policy, climate change adaptation, and work with international networks, particularly in Global South contexts.