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$ 133000 - 166000
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Organizational Profile
RFFs mission is to improve environmental energy and natural resource decisions through impartial evidence-based economic research and policy engagement. We are committed to being the most widely trusted source of research insights and policy solutions leading to a healthy environment and a thriving economy.
Our connections to policy audiences team of economic and policy experts and location in Washington DC provide a unique platform for research leaders who want to leverage their expertise into real-world change. Our experts bring the brightest thinking to bear on our future while having shaped many of the worlds most successful environmental decisions and policies over the past 70 years.
Summary
Resources for the Future is seeking early career PhD-Level researchers in economics or a related field who have a strong desire to engage with policy audiences and make a lasting impact on environmental decisions. We seek candidates with expertise on the analysis of environmental natural resource and/or energy policies particularly related to U.S. economic policy issues (for example candidates with expertise in climate risks and resilience and/or the industrial fuels electricity forestry and agricultural sectors).
This role is located in Washington DC with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Successful RFF Fellows develop and lead research projects with other research staff actively engage with diverse policy and stakeholder audiences (including federal state and local governments as well as by the private and civil sector) communicate in the public arena and contribute to fundraising efforts.
- Early-career fellows are expected to:
- Conceive and manage research projects and produce original research suitable for publication in peer reviewed literature policy publications and RFF publications.
- Provide analysis of policy issues and engage with decision makers and stakeholders.
- Participate in public-facing events and write briefs blogs and short articles for non-academic audiences.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts that reach government foundation corporate individual and other donors
- Participate in RFF institutional activities including team meetings staff presentations and presentations to members of the RFF Board and Presidents Council
Qualifications
- A PhD in economics or a closely related field within the past 5 years or on track to receive a PhD by August 2026.
- We also welcome applications from candidates with other types of graduate degree (e.g. MA JD or PhDs less-closely related to economics) and who have 5-10 years of post-degree professional experience in climate policy research and engagement.
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Willingness to participate in public-facing events write for non-academic policy audiences and engage in fundraising activities.
Application Procedures
All applicants should use RFFs on-line application process at to be formally considered for a position.
Full and best consideration will be given to applications completed by November 1 2025. Applications received until November 21 will also be reviewed.
The following items should be submitted in addition to a completed online application: 1) A letter detailing interest in the position; 2) Current resume/curriculum vitae (CV); 3) The applicants job market paper or most representative research product (1-2 other papers may be submitted as well). Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be provided by November 15 2025. Letters of reference should be emailed to (Please include candidate name in email subject line). Initial interviews will be scheduled after December 1 (but not during the January ASSA meetings).
The expected start date is no later than September 2026.
Should you experience any difficulty in applying online or have other questions please email
Benefits
- Compensation: $133000 - $166000
- Medical Dental Vision coverage through Cigna
- 35-hour work week
- Flexible summer hours (4-day work week June-Sept)
- Flexible work arrangement policy (hybrid work)
- 11 paid holidays
- Office closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day
- 4 weeks PTO to start increases to 5 weeks after 5 years in addition to 15 paid sick days per year
- State of the Art Fitness Facility on site and free for all employees with regular group classes
- Deli on site
- Parking on site
- RFF contributes 5% of your salary to a 403(b)-retirement account
- Commuter benefit plans (pre-tax metro and parking)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job some standing walking sitting bending and carrying of light items such as books and papers is required.
Working Conditions
The work may involve everyday light risks and discomforts which may require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices meetings and training rooms etc. The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description may not describe all duties responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
RFF (Resources for the Future) is committed to the letter and spirit of diversity equity and inclusion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment nor in the administration or other programs.RFFsVision for a Diverse Equitable and Inclusive Future.
RFF has made the safety of our staff and community a top priority. As a part of that commitment all staff and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC. RFF will require all staff and visitors to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to work in our office.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
