Center for Rural Energy Security · 1 day ago
Sr. Research Project Analyst
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Center for Rural Energy Security is focused on policy-related research activities impacting rural America. The Sr. Research Project Analyst will lead research on energy policy, mentor junior researchers, and prepare various publications to inform stakeholders about energy issues.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Michael Sykuta
Responsibilities
Conduct and lead research projects on rural energy issues and policy analysis
Conduct literature and data reviews to address current events and policy inquiries
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior research associates and graduate research assistants
Collaborate with CRES faculty affiliates to support research projects and translate academic research publications for non-academic audiences
Identify and prepare proposals for external funding sources, including private foundations and federal and state agencies
Qualification
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
Company
Center for Rural Energy Security
The energy industry is among the most highly regulated industries in the country.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase