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

Capabilities:

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.