RESEARCH SPECIALIST II, School of Public Health, Environmental Health

Energy Vault; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking a Research Associate to engage communities and support qualitative research on the impacts of extreme weather. This role involves coordinating communication between stakeholders, designing community projects, mentoring students, and writing for research translation. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree and strong experience in research.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience required.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience engaging with communities and decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between project investigators and stakeholders.
• Contribute to design and implementation of community-engaged research projects.
• Mentor student researchers involved in the projects.

Skills

Qualitative research

Mixed methods research

Writing skills

Project management

Partnership development

Education

Graduate degree in public health, public policy, science communication or environmental science

Job description

The Boston University Department of Environmental Health is seeking candidates with experience engaging with communities and decision makers to conduct qualitative research and support research translation on extreme heat, energy and health. The Research Associate position fulfills the needs of a new Climate Impact Award funded by Welcome Foundation titled “Making extreme weather health impacts visible through household energy, climate, and sustainability policies in frontline communities”.

The Research Associate will: 1) coordinate communication between project investigators and stakeholders - including community based organizations and city government leaders - in Boston, New Orleans and Phoenix, 2) contribute to design and implementation of mixed methods community-engaged research projects in the three cities: Boston, New Orleans and Phoenix, 3) mentor student researchers involved in the community engaged research projects, 4) engage in writing activities supporting research translation, communications and policy, 5) analyze research data and contribute to writing manuscripts.

Besides the EH Department, this work is conducted with the BUSPH Center for Climate and Health and the BU Institute for Global Sustainability. The Center for Climate and Health motivates cross-sector action towards mitigation and helps communities across the globe better prepare for current and future threats to our well-being. The Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) is an interdisciplinary institute focused on planetary and environmental health,climate governance and sustainability transitions, andenergy systems of the future.

Required Skills

• Graduate degree in a relevant field, such as public health, public policy, science communication or environmental science
• 3+ years of professional experience.
  
• Track record of establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• Experience in qualitative or mixed methods research.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively across teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.