Faculty Assistant-3

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular Faculty benefits

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a Post-Masters Research Associate to contribute to climate and sustainability research at the Center for Global Sustainability. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, a recent bachelor’s degree, and a passion for climate action. This is a full-time position with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Recent Bachelor’s degree within the past 24 months.
• Strong English proficiency, particularly in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply innovative research approaches for climate goals.
• Understand pathways to reach ambitious climate and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative methods

Mixed methods

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

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV, and References

Best Consideration Date: July 21,2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

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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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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