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Staff Associate III

Employer
Columbia University
Location
New York, Iowa, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 1, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Energy
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Posting Details
Job Requisition Number 00002548
Field(s) of Specialization
Position Title Staff Associate III
Department IPA SIPA
Division International and Public Affairs
Location Morningside
Summary Description
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Staff Associate III (Officer of Research) to support original research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health). The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders. A high level of verbal and written communications, and cultural awareness, skills are required.
Main Responsibilities:
• Initiate research, conduct literature reviews, generate or collect data, analyze and visualize data using Microsoft Excel and/or other tools.
• Regularly contribute to outputs - including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds, and others - aimed at practical applications and accessibility by practitioners. Contributions will include editing and formatting manuscripts.
• Provide support to new team members and manage workflow for team.
• Support public discussions to improve the general understanding of complex issues.
• Manage report production, rollout, and outreach, including event management, speaker invitations, media interactions, and other activities as needed.
Minimum Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)
• At least 4-6 years of professional experience across some combination of the following topics: the power sector, electricity markets, renewable energy, natural gas, energy infrastructure development, energy investment, energy markets, energy policy, energy justice, the energy sector, and/or climate policy.
• Strong verbal communication skills as well as excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Strong project management skills, excellent management of internal and external communications, and extraordinary attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in relevant field (science, engineering, public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)
• Experience in developing and utilizing models and scenario analysis to quantify the energy system and/or climate impacts of changes in the electricity system
• Strong language skills, including proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English
Additional Information
Screening of the candidates will begin immediately and the search will remain open no less than 30 days from the date of posting and continue until filled. For further information, please contact Jesse McCormick, Senior Advisor of Strategy and Operations, Center on Global Energy Policy, at jmccormick@columbia.edu
RAPS posting date 05/27/2021
Search Closing Date
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please visit our online application site at:
https://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/7896
for further information about this position and to submit your application.
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2021
EEO Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Review Begins 05/28/2021
Quick Link https://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/7896
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Writing Sample/Publication 1
Optional Documents

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