Resources for the Future (RFF) is seeking one Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst to join its Research and Policy Engagement team to support one or more economic models, including the Engineering, Economic, and Environmental Electricity Simulation Tool (E4ST) and the Dynamic Regional General Equilibrium Model (DR-GEM). E4ST is an open-platform power sector model that simulates impacts of environmental and energy policies on the electricity or power sector (e.g., simulating construction of new wind projects). DR-GEM is a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model that evaluates how the impacts of federal or regional climate policy affect U.S. regions and has also been used to evaluate state carbon taxes, cap-and-trade programs, and product-based carbon intensity standards. The ability to work across both models is not required.
Research Analysts are essential members of the RFF Research and Policy Engagement team. Under the direction of RFF Fellows, they are responsible for providing technical support that allows for the production of impactful research.
RFF's mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial, evidence-based economic research and policy engagement. We are committed to being the most widely trusted source of research insights and policy solutions leading to a healthy environment and a thriving economy. Our experts bring the brightest thinking to bear on our future, shaping many of the world's most successful environmental decisions and policies for almost 75 years. Our work centers on the economics and design of smart strategies to reduce sectoral and economy-wide emissions of greenhouse gases and create policies that confront climate change risks and build resilience.
RFF is committed to growth opportunities for all staff, and successful Research Analysts can be promoted through multiple ranks of the organization per RFF's career ladder. Please note that this position may be filled at the Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst level, depending on qualifications.
This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days in the office per week and is not eligible for 100% remote work. RFF is located in Washington, DC.
Position Responsibilities
Depending on specific projects to which Research Analysts are assigned, responsibilities will include some or all of the following:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of power sector models and/or general equilibrium models.
- Support discrete elements of research projects, including identifying, reviewing and synthesizing academic and policy literature, managing and analyzing datasets, or other tasks that are assigned by the project PI.
- Collaborate on written products, including writing sections of reports, papers, and/or proposals.
- Analyze and visualize large datasets.
- Other duties as assigned.