Mid Career Research Fellow

RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Resources for the Future is seeking mid-career, post-PhD researchers in economics or a closely 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. 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 remote work arrangements

Requirements

A PhD in economics or closely related field, and more than 5 years of post-degree professional experience in environmental, energy, or natural resource-related policy research; OR,
An alternative graduate degree (e.g., MA, JD, or PhDs less-closely related to economics) and at least 10 years of post-degree professional experience in environmental, energy, or natural resource-related policy research.
Expertise related to one or more of the topics listed above, with a record of research publications and/or leading and managing teams producing research publications.
Experience working within or closely with government agencies, and a network of governmental and non-governmental contacts related to environmental policy issues.
Demonstrated ability to establish and lead new areas of research and policy engagement with lasting impact on environmental decisions and policy.
Demonstrated research leadership skills, including project and program management ability.
Management or supervisory experience leading, coaching, and mentoring staff, with increased responsibilities over time.
Fundraising experience with government, foundations, corporations, multilateral organizations, and/or individuals.
Experience with strategic communications, including outreach to media and target audiences in the public, business, and nonprofit sectors.
Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated interest in, and capability to work as part of a team to develop and execute strategy on an organizational level.
Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with organizations, universities, and/or multilateral institutions.

Responsibilities

Conceive and manage research projects and produce original research suitable for publication in the peer-reviewed literature, policy publications, and RFF publications.
Provide analysis of policy issues and engage with decisionmakers and stakeholders.
Lead and participate in public-facing events and write briefs, blogs, and short articles for non-academic audiences.
Help manage broader research programs and others’ research projects.
Support and lead 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 President’s Council
Mentor junior research staff, including interns, Research Assistants and Research Associates, as needed

Benefits

Compensation: $166,000 - $200,000
Medical, Dental, Vision 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
15 paid sick days per year
State of the Art Fitness facility on site and free to 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)