Energy Research Associate (Temporary)

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Energy Research Associate (Temporary)
Cambridge, MA Office 

Assist with research and analysis to advance understanding of renewable and conventional energy technologies, policies, and markets. The Energy Research Associate would be responsible for supporting a team of energy analysts on a variety of projects related to our Energy Campaign and Program Development work, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, natural gas, coal, and energy resilience. This is a temporary position, running through through September 30, 2014.
 

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of national, regional, and state level analyses and reports. Gather and analyze data using spreadsheets, and assist in writing reports and other materials. Maintain accuracy, credibility, readability and timeliness of all written material. 
• Work with other UCS energy analysts to collect, analyze and evaluate cost and performance data on existing energy projects (all technologies) and future projections for use in the development of assumptions for in-house modeling of energy and climate policies. 
• Conduct literature reviews and searches to monitor and assess current and ongoing research and trends in advanced clean energy technology, market, and policy issues, and related fields.  Evaluate and synthesize articles, books, abstracts and other publications.
• Assist senior-level staff in scoping and evaluating new areas of research for the Climate & Energy Program, primarily with respect to the resilience of our electricity sector to the impacts of climate change.
• Research and respond to inquiries from members, sponsors, other organizations and general public about energy related issues; promote UCS position and objectives; support public outreach of Energy Campaign; attend various public forums, meetings, or events. 
• Help maintain clean energy section of UCS website by working with research, outreach, and communication staff to strengthen web presence and content, including drafting, reviewing, and editing web pages as appropriate. 

 

Qualifications and experience
Position requires general knowledge of energy field, with emphasis on clean energy technologies, policies and markets, and their political, social, environmental, and economic ramifications. A solid understanding of renewable energy technologies, global warming, energy efficiency, and electricity systems is preferred. Also needed is a familiarity with general economic and environmental concepts and issues, and strong quantitative and analytical skills. Proficiency in personal computer applications, including spreadsheet, word processing, and basic programming is necessary. Advanced skills in using Microsoft Excel to process and analyze large datasets are preferred. Basic GIS skills and familiarity with mapping is also a plus.  Bachelor’s degree is required. Masters preferred. Position requires at two years of energy or other related research. At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.

 

Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a temporary, benefits-eligible position lasting from time of hire (June start date anticipated) through September 30, 2014 and is based in UCS’s Cambridge office. For candidates who meet all position requirements, the annualized salary would be around $40,000 (roughly $19-21/hour). UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff and to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, how you learned about the position and resume via email to jobs@ucsusa.org and include “Energy Research Associate” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please. Deadline: May 26, 2014 or until filled