Research Associate Energy and Environmental Policy

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

The Cato Institute seeks qualified candidates for a full-time research associate specializing in energy and environmental policy. The ideal candidate will have exceptional research skills proficiency in economics energy and environmental policy and a strong commitment to advancing individual liberty. Successful candidates will be entrepreneurial hard-working self-starters who want to contribute to a growing policy center.

This role is available through our two-year Research Associate program where youll have the opportunity to learn from senior Cato staff and guest lecturers across academia and the policy community. With ample opportunities to attend educational sessions network with peers and scholars and gain mentorship from some of the nations foremost public policy scholars Cato research associates can excel as leaders in policy academia government business and beyond.

This is a hybrid position in Washington DC.

The starting salary for the Research Associate position is $52000.

About Cato

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organizationa think tankdedicated to the principles of individual liberty limited government free markets and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977 Cato owes its name to Catos Letters a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple timeless principles of that revolution individual liberty limited government free markets and peace animate Catos research to this day.

The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Support the research of the Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Studies as well as other scholars on an as-needed basis.
Conduct general research and data analysis using Stata R and/or Excel.
Help draft reports and other research products using original findings and peer-reviewed academic research.
Edit fact-check and/or review various research products.
Support the administrative and organizational needs and events of the team.
Help in the selection and supervision of interns.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in economics political science or public policy or equivalent work experience in those fields. A masters degree in a related field is a plus.
An understanding of the fundamentals of economics particularly the role of dynamic competition and entrepreneurship
Expertise with the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with Stata R or another similar statistical package is a plus.
An understanding of and strong commitment to Catos libertarian values.

Skills

Ability to structure and write descriptive as well as persuasive material.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail quality and accuracy.
Reliability a strong work ethic and a positive professional mindset.
Problem-solving initiative and openness to learning new processes and skills.
Ability to foster internal and external relationships.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials:

CV/Resume
Cover letter

Benefits

All Cato employees are provided with:

Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Generous vacation and sick days
Paid parental leave
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
401(k) employer match
Transit/ Parking benefits
Pet discount plan

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Required Experience:

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