American Enterprise Institute · 4 months ago
Research Assistant, Energy and Climate Policy
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $54K/yr
0+ years expThe American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time research assistant to support its Center for Technology, Science, and Energy in researching energy and climate policy. The role involves writing policy papers, analyzing data, and coordinating with AEI scholars and departments to disseminate research findings.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Research and write in support of policy papers, studies, and reports on energy and science policy and related topics
Analyze data, in coordination with scholars and independently, on topics related to the climate, energy, and the environment
Coordinate with AEI scholars, internal communications teams, and the Events and Government Relations departments to target research to interested parties and the public
Provide research and editorial support to AEI scholars for blog posts, congressional testimonies, opinion articles, and research papers, and manage related products (such as website and promotional materials)
Assist in building and maintaining CTSE’s data dashboard
Track and measure scholars’ outputs and influence
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree
0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience
A demonstrated interest in civil society, energy and climate policy, and how political factors influence scientific research and discourse
Experience with data analysis
A general knowledge of Washington, DC; the institutions that shape science and energy policy; and the policymaking process
Excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Creativity
Strong initiative
Preferred
Previous applicable internship experience
Experience with arcGIS, Python, and Stata
Benefits
18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays)
12 days of paid sick leave
Paid family leave
Medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account
Medical and dependent care FSA
A tuition assistance program of up to $5,200
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
A 403b retirement plan with a 12% contribution from AEI
Company
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