JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Resources for the Future
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
R4 -- Transportation Economics
Q4 -- Energy
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Resources for the Future (RFF) currently has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in its Postdoctoral Program in Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment. The program is designed to provide unique opportunities for postdoctoral fellows to contribute to projects underway, pursue new lines of inquiry, and participate with RFF fellows and senior fellows in engaging fully with policymakers in Washington, DC. RFF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution focused on independent economic and quantitative policy analysis. RFF is committed to scholarly excellence and policy application and offers an outstanding environment for academic publication and high-level communication of research to policy audiences. Please go to www.rff.org for more information.
RFF is interested in candidates working on energy issues, with an emphasis on transportation issues. Candidates working in other energy areas, such as energy infrastructure and unconventional oil and gas development, will also be considered. We are not looking for candidates working exclusively on electricity issues.
All candidates should have (i) a PhD completed prior to beginning the postdoc, (ii) excellent written communication skills, (iii) enthusiasm for policy-relevant research, and (iv) the ability and desire to collaborate with a team of RFF Research Fellows and Research Assistants.
RFF offers a highly competitive salary and employee benefits. The position is for a one-year appointment with the expectation of renewal for a second year upon satisfactory performance. The start date is negotiable but can be no later than the Fall of 2019. The position provides some support for independent research, including publishing papers from a completed dissertation. Applications should be received by RFF no later than December 10, 2018.
Application materials must be in PDF format and include a cover letter, CV, transcript, and job market paper or equivalent. All applicants should use the online application process at http://www.rff.org/about/careers. Please have letters of reference emailed directly to post-dochiring@rff.org, with candidate name in the email subject line. Should you experience any difficulty in applying online, please email post-dochiring@rff.org.
RFF is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.