Research Specialist Clean Fuels
Research Specialist Clean Fuels
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USD 110000 - 130000
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05-04-2025
Job Description
Position Title: Research Specialist Clean Fuels
Reports to: Vice President of Research
Position Status: Fulltime exempt
Duration: This is a fixedterm role for 12 months with potential for becoming permanent
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110000$130000. EFIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision and dental insurance 401k with a 5 match; and a pretax Flexible Savings Account Health Savings Account and parking and metro benefits. We have generous paid time off plus all federal holidays and the week between December 25 and January 1.
About EFI Foundation
The EFI Foundation is a Washingtonbased registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. Led by principals with decades of experience and proven track records in government academia and the private sector the EFI Foundation conducts objective factbased and rigorous analysis supported by a multidisciplinary network of experts.
EFI was founded by Ernest J. Moniz who served as the thirteenth United States Secretary of Energyduring the Obama Administration. Former Secretary Moniz also serves as the cochair of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and holds a position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Former Secretary Moniz and other principals of EFI also are principals of EJM Associates LLC a Washingtonbased business consultancy.
Job Description
EFI Foundation is seeking an accomplished creative and curious Research Specialist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role is ideal for a midcareer professional with a strong foundation in clean fuels analysis (e.g. biofuels clean hydrogen) or clean energy policy. The position will focus on accelerating the uptake of biofuels and clean hydrogen in the energy system. The successful candidate will have experience working in or with DOE EPA USDA U.S. Congress industry or researching clean fuels issues at a high level.
While this individual will contribute to multiple projects the initial primary focus will be on developing roadmaps and frameworks to accelerate clean fuels deployment in both the U.S. and Brazilian energy systems. Key tasks include authoring highprofile reports and thought leadership presenting our work to key stakeholders managing and conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and supporting the work of our communications staff. Daily tasks can vary and are often projectspecific.
The Research Specialist will:
Who You Are
What Youll Need
Preferred Qualifications
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. EFIF is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Application Materials
Resume
Cover letter
Writing Sample 510 pages ideally sole authorship)
Statement on Diversity
EFIF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women people of color LGBT individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreignborn residents and veterans are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation for this job application due to a disability you may contact us at emailprotected.
Reports to: Vice President of Research
Position Status: Fulltime exempt
Duration: This is a fixedterm role for 12 months with potential for becoming permanent
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110000$130000. EFIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision and dental insurance 401k with a 5 match; and a pretax Flexible Savings Account Health Savings Account and parking and metro benefits. We have generous paid time off plus all federal holidays and the week between December 25 and January 1.
About EFI Foundation
The EFI Foundation is a Washingtonbased registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. Led by principals with decades of experience and proven track records in government academia and the private sector the EFI Foundation conducts objective factbased and rigorous analysis supported by a multidisciplinary network of experts.
EFI was founded by Ernest J. Moniz who served as the thirteenth United States Secretary of Energyduring the Obama Administration. Former Secretary Moniz also serves as the cochair of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and holds a position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Former Secretary Moniz and other principals of EFI also are principals of EJM Associates LLC a Washingtonbased business consultancy.
Job Description
EFI Foundation is seeking an accomplished creative and curious Research Specialist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role is ideal for a midcareer professional with a strong foundation in clean fuels analysis (e.g. biofuels clean hydrogen) or clean energy policy. The position will focus on accelerating the uptake of biofuels and clean hydrogen in the energy system. The successful candidate will have experience working in or with DOE EPA USDA U.S. Congress industry or researching clean fuels issues at a high level.
While this individual will contribute to multiple projects the initial primary focus will be on developing roadmaps and frameworks to accelerate clean fuels deployment in both the U.S. and Brazilian energy systems. Key tasks include authoring highprofile reports and thought leadership presenting our work to key stakeholders managing and conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and supporting the work of our communications staff. Daily tasks can vary and are often projectspecific.
The Research Specialist will:
- Analyze clean fuels trends including decarbonization pathways regulatory structures and emerging clean energy technologies.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research working in teams and independently.
- Develop and communicate key insights through written reports briefings and presentations.
- Lead technical analysis modeling or scenario development (depending on expertise).
- Engage with public and private sector stakeholders to collect data share insights and refine research approaches.
- Contribute to project and coordination ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
- Research writing data analysis graphics development etc.: 80
- Project coordination: 10
- Administrative: 10
Who You Are
- Adapts well to rapid changes.
- Approaches uncertainty with a positive attitude.
- Humble and selfaware.
- Tackles new challenges with enthusiasm.
- Quick thinking intellectually curious and creative.
What Youll Need
- 7 years of experience inclean fuels analysis clean energy research regulatory engagement or energy markets.
- Advanced knowledge of the role of clean fuels (biofuels clean hydrogen) in energy system decarbonization including relevant policies regulations and technical innovations to support their adoption.
- Proven ability to author policy reports white papers or technical analyses.
- Experience with crosssector engagement (i.e. public private government NGO).
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
- Data visualization expertise using tools such as Excel PowerPoint and Tableau.
- Public presentation and communication experience.
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree or PhD in environmental science climate science public policy engineering economics finance or related field.
- Experience with energy system modeling life cycle analysis (LCA)e.g. GREET model abatement costs analysis or policy impact evaluation.
- Experience in project development processes and willingnesstopay analysis including key assessment steps and economic evaluation.
- Knowledge of Brazilian energy systems policies and regulations.
- Demonstrated track record of successful grantwriting .
- Spatial analysis and mapping abilities.
- Advanced quantitative modeling using software like R STATA SAS SPSS.
- Diverse publication record including academic papers white papers reports policy briefs blogs and others.
- U.S. citizenship or authorization to reside and work in the United States.
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. EFIF is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Application Materials
Resume
Cover letter
Writing Sample 510 pages ideally sole authorship)
Statement on Diversity
EFIF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women people of color LGBT individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreignborn residents and veterans are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation for this job application due to a disability you may contact us at emailprotected.
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