Research Specialist, Penn Environmental Politics Lab

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $44,500.00 - $45,500.00 annual rate; bonus/e...
Bachelor's degree in related field
Qualitative and quantitative research methods
Strong research and writing skills
The position supports a two-year research project funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation examining responses to clean energy industrial policy

Job Summary

  • The position supports a two-year research project funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation examining responses to clean energy industrial policy.
  • The role involves conducting background research, interviewing respondents, analyzing data, and contributing to literature reviews across four integrated research efforts.
  • Candidates will benefit from Penn's competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition assistance, and generous retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The position supports a two-year research project funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation examining responses to clean energy industrial policy.

Salary

Base: $44,500.00 - $45,500.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with R, Stata, Python, or NVivo
  • Background in American politics or energy policy
  • Ability to travel to project sites
  • Interest in labor and industrial policy

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 0 to 1 year of experience
  • Degree in political science, economics, or related field preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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