Policy Analyst - Nature Activation Hub & Climate Resilience, The Nicholas Institute jobs in United States
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Duke University · 1 month ago

Policy Analyst - Nature Activation Hub & Climate Resilience, The Nicholas Institute

positionDurham, NC
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$60K/yr - $97K/yr
date2+ years exp

Duke University is one of America’s leading research universities, located in Durham, North Carolina. The Policy Analyst will join the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability to advance nature-based solutions and climate resilience initiatives through research, project management, stakeholder engagement, and event planning.

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Responsibilities

Research & Analysis: Perform literature reviews, geospatial analysis (GIS), and statistical analysis. Draft policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, and peer-reviewed publications on nature-based solutions and climate resilience topics
Project Management & Coordination: Plan, implement, and coordinate activities to execute assigned elements of projects. Track progress toward milestones, report to funders, manage budgets, and mentor student assistants. Collaborate with senior researchers and faculty to ensure strong team relationships and workflow improvements
Convening & Event Planning: Coordinate and support public and expert convenings such as workshops, roundtables, and stakeholder meetings. Prepare topic-focused research, analysis, and materials for stakeholder review. Manage logistics and communication strategies in partnership with events and communications teams
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as liaison for project participants, faculty, and external partners. Coordinate activities with industry representatives and policy professionals to advance project deliverables

Qualification

Geospatial analysis (GIS)Data analysisPolicy researchArcGIS ProCommunication skillsLiterature reviewSocial science analysisEconomic analysisEvent planningOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in a related field
2+ years of experience in policy, research, or data analysis
Skills in systematic literature review, data interpretation, and social science or economic analysis
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field
3–4 years of experience in policy, research, or data analysis
Experience with ArcGIS Pro
Familiarity with hydrologic or ecological models

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Duke University

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Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
dateFounded in 1838
location
Durham, North Carolina, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.duke.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$71.15M
Key Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Barry Myers
Professor and Director
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Dan Ariely
Professor
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