Resources for the Future · 1 day ago
Senior Research Fellow
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expResources for the Future is seeking senior PhD-Level researchers in economics or a closely related field who have a strong desire to engage policy audiences and make a lasting impact on environmental decisions. The role involves developing and leading research projects, engaging with diverse policy audiences, and contributing to fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Conceive and design research projects and produce original research suitable for publication in the peer reviewed literature, policy publications, and RFF publications
Manage financial, personnel, and operational dimensions of research projects
Provide analysis of policy issues and engage with decisionmakers and stakeholders
Lead and participate in public-facing events and write briefs, blogs, and short articles for non-academic audiences
Coordinate broader research programs and provide guidance for team research projects
Support and lead fundraising efforts that reach government, foundation, corporate, individual, and other donors
Participate in RFF institutional activities, including team meetings, staff presentations, and presentations to members of the RFF Board and President’s Council
Mentor junior research staff, including interns, Research Analysts, Research Associates, and newer Fellows
Support and implement RFF principles regarding external policy, development, and media engagement, and internal workplace operations
Qualification
Required
A PhD in economics or closely related field, and more than 15 years of post-degree professional experience in environmental, energy, or natural resource policy research; OR
An alternative graduate degree (e.g., MA, JD, or MPP in fields related to environmental economics) and at least 20 years of post-degree professional experience in environmental, energy, or natural resource-related policy research
Peer-recognized expertise in one or more environmental, energy, and/or climate issues
A record of research publications and/or leadership and management of teams producing research publications
Demonstrated research leadership skills, including project and program management experience involving larger teams
Preferred
Experience working within or closely with government agencies, and a network of governmental and non-governmental contacts related to environmental policy issues
Demonstrated ability to establish and lead new areas of research and policy engagement with lasting impact on environmental decisions and policy
Management or supervisory experience leading, coaching, and mentoring staff, with increased responsibilities over time
Fundraising experience with government, foundations, corporations, multilateral organizations, and/or individuals
Experience with strategic communications, including outreach to media and target audiences in the public, business, and nonprofit sectors
Outstanding oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated interest in, and capability to work as part of a team to develop and execute strategy on an organizational level
Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with organizations, universities, and/or multilateral institutions
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision through Cigna
35-hour work week
Flexible summer hours (4-day work week June-Sept)
Flexible work arrangement policy (hybrid work)
11 paid holidays
4 weeks PTO to start, increases to 5 weeks after 5 years, in addition to 13 paid sick days per year
State of the Art Fitness facility on site and free to all employees with regular group classes
Deli on site
Parking on site
RFF contributes 5% of your salary to a 403(b) retirement account
Commuter benefit plans (pre-tax metro and parking)
Company
Resources for the Future
RFF improves environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.52M2020-01-01Grant· $1M
2017-01-01Grant· $1.35M
2011-01-01Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Richard Newell
President and CEO
Asia Woods
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
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