Research Assistant, Energy and Climate… at American… · Washington

Summary: The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time research assistant to support research in energy and climate policy. The role involves assisting Senior Fellows with research, writing policy papers, analyzing data, and coordinating with various teams within AEI. Responsibilities: - Research and write in support of policy papers, studies, and reports on energy and science policy and related topics - Analyze data, in coordination with scholars and independently, on topics related to the climate, energy, and the environment - Coordinate with AEI scholars, internal communications teams, and the Events and Government Relations departments to target research to interested parties and the public - Provide research and editorial support to AEI scholars for blog posts, congressional testimonies, opinion articles, and research papers, and manage related products (such as website and promotional materials) - Assist in building and maintaining CTSE’s data dashboard - Track and measure scholars’ outputs and influence - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree (required) - 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience (required) - A demonstrated interest in civil society, energy and climate policy, and how political factors influence scientific research and discourse (required) - Experience with data analysis (required) Preferred Qualifications: - Previous applicable internship experience (preferred) - Experience with arcGIS, Python, and Stata (preferred) - A general knowledge of Washington, DC; the institutions that shape science and energy policy; and the policymaking process Required Skills: Data analysis, Energy, climate policy Important Skills: arcGIS, Python, Stata Benefits: 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays), 12 days of paid sick leave, Paid family leave, Medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account, Medical and dependent care FSA, A tuition assistance program of up to $5,200, Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees, A 403b retirement plan with a contribution from AEI, among other benefits.