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Resources for the Future

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Senior Fellow

JOE ID Number: 2025-01_111475659
Date Posted: 02/13/2025
Date Inactive: 07/31/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Senior Fellow
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington DC, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
R4 -- Transportation Economics
Q4 -- Energy
Keywords:
Environmental economics
climate justice
Salary Range: $225,000 - $300,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Senior Research Fellow

Organizational Profile

Resources for the Future (RFF)’s mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement. RFF research has shaped many of the world’s most successful environmental decisions and policies over the past 70 years.

Summary

Resources for the Future is seeking senior PhD-Level researchers in economics or a closely related field who have a strong desire to engage policy audiences and make a lasting impact on environmental decisions. Successful RFF Senior Fellows develop and lead research projects with other research staff, actively engage with diverse policy and stakeholder audiences, communicate in the public arena, contribute to fundraising efforts, and help set organizational strategy. Expertise and research production in energy, environmental, and/or climate-related issues is required. Our connections to policy audiences, team of economic and policy experts, and location in Washington DC provide a unique platform for seasoned research leaders who want to leverage their expertise into real-world change.

Qualifications

A PhD in economics or closely related field, and more than 15 years of post-degree professional experience in environmental, energy, or climate policy research; OR, An alternative graduate degree (e.g., MA, JD, or MPP in fields related to environmental economics) and at least 20 years of post-degree professional experience in climate policy research and engagement.
More detailed qualifications are provided in the full job description https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=276845&clientkey=6F2AC920A789A528ADE40C4F938057D6

Application Procedures

All applicants should use RFF’s on-line application process at www.rff.org/careers

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  

This role is located in Washington, DC with opportunities for remote work arrangements.

RFF values diversity in its research staff, fostering a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) statement and principles can be found at https://www.rff.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/

RFF offers an exceptional benefits package, including generous leave and retirement benefits. Details can be found at https://www.rff.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/.