Research Associate
Research Associate
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$ 75000 - 85000
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Job Description
Position Title: Research Associate
Reports to: Deputy Director of Research
Position Status: Fulltime exempt
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $75000-$85000. EFI offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision and dental insurance; 401k with a 5% match and 3% auto-enroll; life and long-term disability insurance; pet insurance; and a pre-tax Flexible Savings Account Health Savings Account and parking and metro benefits. We have generous annual paid time off including 15 days of vacation 10 days of sick leave plus all federal holidays and the week between December 25 and January 1.
About EFI Foundation
The EFI Foundation is a Washington-based 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 fact-based 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 Energy (2013-2017) during the Obama Administration. Former Secretary Moniz also serves as the co-chair 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 Washington-based business consultancy.
About EJM Associates LLC (EJM)
EJM Associates is a strategic consulting firm founded and directly managed by former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. We advise clients on a range ofenergy policy innovation and security issues to help them navigate the transition to a global clean energy economy.
This role may be expected to perform work for EJM consistent with their job description.
Job Description
Research Associates provide critical contributions to EFI and EJM projects including but not limited to authoring high-profile reports and thought leadership presenting our work to key stakeholders conducting and overseeing quantitative analysis and supporting the work of our communications staff. Research topics span a variety of clean energy technology policy and finance domains. Daily tasks can vary and are often project-specific. The position will report to the Deputy Director of Research.
The Employee as Research Associate shall be responsible for:
- Assisting the Project Managers and Deputy Director of Research to strategize and manage research content.
- Supporting senior leadership by conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis writing reports developing presentations website content and general research needs.
- Conducting various aspects of project development execution and completion for a subset of EFI and EJM Associates analytical projects.
- Occasionally acting as lead analyst on certain research projects.
- Partnering with EFIs events/communications teams and scheduling staff to plan organize and host webinars workshops client project meetings and other events.
- Developing data visualization products including graphs charts maps infographics and slide presentations.
- Pursuing conference participation trainings and/or coursework to stay current on key issues within their professional area of focus in consultation with EFI/EJM leadership.
- Evaluating emerging energy and climate trends and persuasively writing about relevant insights.
- Attending meetings offsite and reporting relevant insights to staff.
The approximate amount of time spent on various tasks is as follows:
- Research writing data analysis graphics development etc.: 65%
- Project coordination: 25%
- Administrative: 10%
This position is based at EFI headquarters in Washington DC. As of the date of this posting EFI is operating on a hybrid work schedule with three days per week in office.
Who You Are
- Deeply analytical
- Organized
- Punctual
- Inquisitive; comfortable asking questions
- Proactive
- Adaptable
- Clear communicator both verbal and written
- Consistent in all of the above and in quality of work product
What Youll Need
- Advanced knowledge of energy systems and policy climate change clean energy finance ESG climate financial risks and related topics
- Independent and collaborative research experience
- Public report writing and professional presentation development
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
- Data visualization using tools such as Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint or Tableau
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelors degree in environmental science climate science public policy engineering economics finance or other field and 2 years relevant work experience
- OR Masters degree in environmental science climate science public policy engineering economics finance or other field
- Must have work authorization in the U.S.
Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover letter
Statement on Diversity
EFI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women people of color LGBT individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
