Research Associate or Associate Fellow - Energy Security & Climate Change Program

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Research Associate or Associate Fellow for its Energy Security and Climate Change Program in Washington, DC. The role involves research, writing, project management, and outreach on energy security and climate issues. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and a degree in the field. The position offers a minimum salary of $63,000 for Research Associates and $70,000 for Associate Fellows.
JOB SUMMARY:


The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.



The Energy Security and Climate Change Program is hiring a research associate or associate fellow (depending on appropriate experience) to support its work on issues related to energy security, the energy transition, and climate change.



This position assists in the development, research, and writing of projects undertaken by the program, with cross-cutting responsibilities, including analysis, research, project management, and outreach.



The candidate should be a creative, dedicated, and energetic individual ready to contribute significantly to research on AI and data centers, electricity transmission and power systems, and clean energy technologies. Demonstrated experience in those fields preferred.



The minimum salary for a Research Associate is $63,000, and the minimum salary for an Associate Fellow is $70,000.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Essential functions may include but are not limited to:



Research, Writing, and Project Management (90%), including but not limited to:


Identifies and researches key issues in global energy and climate policy, clean energy development, geopolitical developments, AI and data centers, electricity transmission and power systems, and related program areas of interest


Researches and contributes writing to reports, analysis, thought pieces, and multimedia products


Contributes to multiple collaborative research projects


Represents the Program and the Director at meetings, workshops, and public or private events


Other tasks as assigned by the Director



Additional duties for the Associate Fellow include:


o Writing publications as sole author on a frequency schedule


o Responding to media and key stakeholder requests


o Contribute to grants, concept papers, and project proposals



Administrative Duties (10%), including but not limited to:


Provides task management, including coordination of publications, events, and related project deliverables


Ensures timely execution of regular internal and external communications regarding project assignments


Works with the Program to organize and execute meetings, conferences, workshops, and other logistics as needed


Other tasks as assigned by the Director



KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:


2-3 years of direct experience in the energy and climate sector


Demonstrated knowledge of energy and climate policy, particularly with the relevant U.S. executive agencies and U.S. Congress


Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent related work experience in the field


Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups and the general public


Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and be able to work well independently and in teams


Sound judgment and creative outlook



Additional skills and education for the Associate Fellow include:


o Minimum of 4 or more years of relevant experience and must exhibit substantive familiarity with energy and climate policy


o Demonstrated ability to effectively present information in a public setting


o Track record of success working in highly collaborative, team-based environments, with a commitment to professional development and mentoring

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performances of duties require the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel. The job frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Equal Opportunity Employer.




HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/