What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Research Project Analyst position at Center for Rural Energy Security?
Job Description
The Sr. Research Project Analyst helps lead CRES’s policy-related research activities to inform policy makers, regulators, local government leaders, and industry leaders on the implications of federal and state energy policy and technology innovation for rural America. The position requires conducting technically sound and objective analysis of energy policy issues, helping develop and mentor a team of research associates, and preparing research reports, policy briefs, white papers, and other publications to disseminate research to government, industry, and public audiences. This role provides opportunities to seek external funding to support expanding research efforts and is intended for candidates with the potential to become recognized experts in applied energy economics and policy analysis. University of Missouri Job Opening ID# 58325
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
* Conduct and lead research projects on rural energy issues and policy analysis
* Conduct literature and data reviews to address current events and policy inquiries.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to junior research associates and graduate research assistants.
* Collaborate with CRES faculty affiliates to support research projects and translate academic research publications for non-academic audiences.
* Identify and prepare proposals for external funding sources, including private foundations and federal and state agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s Degree or higher in economics, agricultural economics, applied statistics, political science, public administration, or a similar research-oriented and quantitative field.
* 4-5 years’ experience independently conducting economic, energy, or policy research and analysis, preferably related to rural communities, agricultural production, or rural economic development.
* Ability to effectively communicate research concepts, outcomes, and policy implications with varied groups of interested stakeholders and media, both written and verbally.
* Experience writing grants for federal, state, and private philanthropic funding agencies.
* Excellent quantitative empirical analysis skills and familiarity coding in STATA, R, and Python.
* An ability to work collaboratively with academic scholars across social and physical science disciplines.