[pccgrads] Fwd: SEI Seattle is hiring: Research Associate / Staff Scientist in Climate and Energy Policy

[UW Program On Climate Change]

We’re looking to hire an early- to mid-career researcher in our Climate
Policy program here in Seattle.

The posting on the SEI website is here
<https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/research-associate-staff-scientist-climate-energy-policy/>,
copied below, with the application on Workable here
<https://apply.workable.com/stockholm-environment-institute-3/j/9D718B01C5/>
.

Please share in your networks.

Best,

Michael
*Research Associate/Staff Scientist: Climate and Energy Policy*Description

SEI US (Seattle) is seeking a passionate early- to mid-career researcher to
contribute to SEI’s work on emerging topics in climate policy, focusing on
just, equitable, and sustainable transitions to a “net zero” global
economy. Specific topics could include designing effective and equitable
international carbon markets; advancing city-scale climate policies aligned
with state, national, and global climate goals; industrial decarbonization
and just transitions; and the economics and politics of oil, gas, and coal
extraction.

*Application deadline:* April 30th or until position is filled

*Start date:* May - September, 2022

*Key responsibilities:* Contribute to innovative research projects by:

   - Designing and implementing research strategies and methods
   - Preparing, applying, and helping conceptualize analytical tools and
   models
   - Gathering information and data, including literature, internet, and
   phone research
   - Drafting reports, articles, and blog posts
   - Providing coordination and support to project managers


   - Assisting with the preparation of proposals and fundraising


   - Delivering external presentations, trainings, and other outreach

 Requirements: You should have a desire to work in the non-profit sector
within a small, informal, yet highly professional team. Desired
capabilities include:

   - Familiarity with, or a targeted curiosity in, climate policy
   - A passion for diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to research and
   analysis (including environmental science, economics, engineering, and
   political and behavioral sciences)
   - Strong proficiency with quantitative and technical analysis and/or
   modeling
   - Excellent critical thinking skills and reasoning abilities; ability
   and tendency to question and evaluate methods, findings, and conclusions,
   including one’s own
   - The ability to clearly communicate research and analysis, orally and
   in writing, to a wide range of audiences
   - Thorough, disciplined, and well-documented research techniques
   - Collegiality and the ability to work collaboratively with both
   internal and external colleagues
   - Personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and the
   ability to manage time, priorities, and resources effectively



*Formal qualifications and experience:*

   - College degree with strong analytical background
   - Four or more years of work experience, and/or an advanced degree
   (e.g., in policy, resource economics, physical sciences, sociology, or
   other science)
   - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; programming
   (e.g. in R) and statistics capabilities would be a plus



*Location: *This position is based in the Seattle office of the Stockholm
Environment Institute’s US Center. The climate policy team in SEI’s Seattle
office works collaboratively with governments, foundations, international
agencies, and other nongovernmental organizations to inform policy
development at local, national, and international scales (
https://www.sei.org/centres/us/research-areas/climate-policy/). We
research, analyze, evaluate, and design policies using insights from the
physical and social sciences, economics, and other disciplines.
Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental and
family medical leave after one year of employment.

We have a casual work environment and flexible work schedules, and offer 20
days vacation a year to start.

SEI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or
disability status.

Please note that applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis.










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*Michael Lazarus*Center Director (SEI US)
Senior Scientist
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Seattle, WA, USA



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