Faculty Assistant-3

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Post-Masters Research Associate for the Center for Global Sustainability to support climate and sustainability research through quantitative and qualitative methods. This role emphasizes analytical rigor and clear communication to inform policy at multiple governance levels.

The position is a full-time appointment for one year, renewable to two years based on performance, with opportunities to apply innovative research approaches in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree within the past 24 months from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent English language proficiency required, particularly written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply robust research approaches to understand pathways for climate action at international, national, and subnational levels.
• Collaborate with CGS and partners to deliver integrated quantitative and qualitative analyses for policy-relevant climate sustainability research.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS, cgs.umd.edu) at the University of Maryland is looking for Post-Masters Research Associate(s) with strong analytical and communication skills and a desire to apply those skills in support of climate and sustainability issues. This position will be a full-time appointment for one year and renewable to two years based on performance. The mission of CGS is, through our research and policy engagement, to change the way that governments, diverse organizations, and people around the world envision and implement new possibilities for ambitious climate action. Our team has significant and diverse experience in both delivering field-leading research and informing, supporting, and implementing policy in national and international contexts. The Post-Masters Research Associate will work with CGS and our collaborators, as appropriate, to develop and apply robust and innovative research approaches to better understand pathways to reach challenging and ambitious climate and sustainability goals at international, national, and/or subnational levels. Such research approaches may include integrated quantitative analysis and modeling, empirical methods, qualitative and mixed methods, or other approaches to understanding energy systems, land use, non-CO2 climate forcers, and other topics at the center of climate policy and sustainability debates.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work is performed in a normal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Must be able to read computer screen and type for extended periods
• Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Preferences

• Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the past 24 months from an accredited college or university
• Excellent English language proficiency required, particularly written.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

PLCY - Center for Global Sustainability

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$67,000-$69,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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