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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Senior Research Project Analyst

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $73K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is home to the Center for Rural Energy Security (CRES), which focuses on energy policy research for rural America. The Senior Research Project Analyst will lead policy-related research activities, mentor a team, and produce publications to inform various stakeholders on energy policy implications.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct technically sound and objective analysis of energy policy issues

Help develop and mentor a team of research associates

Prepare research reports, policy briefs, white papers, and other publications to disseminate research to government, industry, and public audiences

Seek external funding to support expanding research efforts

Qualification

Economic researchEnergy policy analysisQuantitative analysisSTATARPythonGrant writingCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

Master's Degree or higher in economics, agricultural economics, applied statistics, political science, public administration, or a similar research-oriented and quantitative field

4-5 years' experience independently conducting economic, energy, or policy research and analysis, preferably related to rural communities, agricultural production, or rural economic development

Ability to effectively communicate research concepts, outcomes, and policy implications with varied groups of interested stakeholders and media, both written and verbally

Experience writing grants for federal, state, and private philanthropic funding agencies

Excellent quantitative empirical analysis skills and familiarity coding in STATA, R, and Python

An ability to work collaboratively with academic scholars across social and physical science disciplines