Faculty Job Opportunities

Position Description

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Senior Staff Associate I (Officer of Research) to support research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, oil and gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, carbontech, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health).

The incumbent will use expertise about the research subject and independently design, execute and interpret research, conduct literature reviews; generate, analyze and visualize data.  The incumbent will contribute to outputs including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds, including serving as a first author on publications, as appropriate. They will present at conferences, seminars and/or events. They will ensure deliverable deadlines are met and coordinate and work with external or partner organizations.  Look for funding opportunities or collaborations related to research.  Under the direction of a PI, they will assist with grant applications.

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

●  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (science, engineering, public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)

●   6-10 years of professional experience across some combination of the following topics: the power sector, electricity markets, renewable energy, natural gas, energy infrastructure development, energy investment, energy markets, energy policy, energy justice, the energy sector, and/or climate policy. Time spent pursuing graduate education may substitute for professional experience requirements.

Application Instructions.

For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/133532

Screening of the candidates will begin immediately and the search will remain open no less than 30 days from the date of posting and continue until filled. For further information, please contact the Center on Global Energy Policy Human Resources (CGEP HR) Office at [email protected].

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. SIPA is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Position Description

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Senior Staff Associate II (Officer of Research) to support original research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, oil and gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, carbontech, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health).

The incumbent will use expertise about the research subject and independently design, execute and interpret research, conduct literature reviews; generate, analyze and visualize data.  The incumbent will regularly contribute to outputs including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds, present at conferences, seminars and/or events.  Look for funding opportunities or collaborations related to research.  Under the direction of a PI, assist with grant applications and manage junior staff members.

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (science, engineering, public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)

At least 10 years of professional experience across some combination of the following topics: the power sector, electricity markets, renewable energy, natural gas, energy infrastructure development, energy investment, energy markets, energy policy, energy justice, the energy sector, and/or climate policy. Time spent pursuing graduate education may substitute for professional experience requirements.

Application Instructions.

For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/133533 

Screening of the candidates will begin immediately and the search will remain open no less than 30 days from the date of posting and continue until filled. For further information, please contact the Center on Global Energy Policy Human Resources (CGEP HR) Office at [email protected].

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. SIPA is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Position Description

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Senior Staff Associate III (Officer of Research) to support original research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, oil and gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, carbontech, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health).

The incumbent will use expertise about the research subject and lead significant portion of research project by independently designing, executing and interpreting research, conducting literature reviews; generating, analyzing and visualizing data.  The incumbent will produce outputs including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds, present at conferences, seminars and/or events.  Initiate new research proposals; prepare funding and grant submissions.  Design research approaches for entire projects to improve impact on implementation and/or outcomes of research project. Under the direction of a PI, assist with grant applications, manage junior staff members, and manage project resources.

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (science, engineering, public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)

At least 15 years of professional experience across some combination of the following topics: the power sector, electricity markets, renewable energy, natural gas, energy infrastructure development, energy investment, energy markets, energy policy, energy justice, the energy sector, and/or climate policy. Time spent pursuing graduate education may substitute for professional experience requirements.

Application Instructions.

For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/133534

Screening of the candidates will begin immediately and the search will remain open no less than 30 days from the date of posting and continue until filled. For further information, please contact the Center on Global Energy Policy Human Resources (CGEP HR) Office at [email protected].

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. SIPA is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Staff Associate I (Officer of Research) to support original research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, oil and gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, carbontech, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health).

The incumbent will support CGEP’s Sr. Staff Associates, Research Scholars and Senior Research Scholars by contributing to the research subject and design, assisting with interpretation of research, conducting literature reviews; generating, analyzing and visualizing data.  The incumbent will regularly contribute to outputs including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds and may present at conferences, seminars and/or events.  Ensure deliverable deadlines are met and coordinate and work with external or partner organizations.  Under the direction of a PI, assist with grant applications.

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications for Grade:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)
• Strong verbal communication skills as well as excellent writing and copy-editing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years related work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/135538

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Staff Associate II (Officer of Research) to support original research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health).

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Contribute to research, conduct literature reviews, generate or collect data, analyze and visualize data using Microsoft Excel and/or other tools
• Regularly contribute to outputs — including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds, and others — aimed at practical applications and accessibility by practitioners. Contributions will include editing and formatting manuscripts
• Assist in the management of report production, rollout, and outreach, including event management, speaker invitations, media interactions, and other activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications for Grade:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)
• Strong verbal communication skills as well as excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Strong project management skills, excellent management of internal and external communications, and extraordinary attention to detail.
• 2 years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field (public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)
• Experience in developing and utilizing models and scenario analysis to quantify the energy system and/or climate impacts of changes in the electricity system
• Strong language skills, including proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/135540

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Staff Associate III (Officer of Research) to support original research on domestic and/or international energy policy, geopolitics, technology, equality and justice, markets, development, oil and gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, carbontech, or other relevant areas (e.g., the energy transition to zero-carbon fuels, energy and public health).

The incumbent will support CGEP’s Sr. Staff Associates, Research Scholars and Senior Research Scholars by contributing to the research subject and design, assisting with interpretation of research, conducting literature reviews; generating, analyzing and visualizing data.  The incumbent will regularly contribute to outputs including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds and may present at conferences, seminars and/or events. 

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School.

Main Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Contribute to research, conduct literature reviews, generate or collect data, analyze and visualize data using Microsoft Excel and/or other tools
• Regularly contribute to outputs — including peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, issue briefs, op-eds, and others — aimed at practical applications and accessibility by practitioners. Contributions will include editing and formatting manuscripts
• Assist in the management of report production, rollout, and outreach, including event management, speaker invitations, media interactions, and other activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications for Grade:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management skills, excellent management of internal and external communications, and extraordinary attention to detail.
• Experience across some combination of the following topics: the power sector, electricity markets, renewable energy, natural gas, energy infrastructure development, energy investment, energy markets, energy policy, energy justice, the energy sector, and/or climate policy.
• 4-6 years professional work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field (public policy, economics, international affairs, political science, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/135541