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Research Assistant or Research Associate
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant or Research Associate to join our Energy, Water, and Sustainability Program at the Stimson Center.
About the Program
The Stimson Center's Energy, Water, and Sustainability Program is a leading think tank that addresses critical policy issues related to water resource management, sustainable infrastructure development, clean energy development, and disaster risk reduction.
Responsibilities
- Assist with GIS/remote sensing analysis, data and web platform management, and create and/or design data outputs and visualizations.
- Support the development of products derived from earth observations and other data formats, contribute to water resource monitoring and infrastructure tracking, and curate geodatabases.
- Co-lead capacity-building and localization workshops and events, co-author analytical reports and shorter pieces, and speak publicly on behalf of the program about its work, outputs, and impacts.
Qualifications
- Experience with qualitative (primarily web-based) research and data management.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and speaking.
- Extensive GIS experience or background (primarily ArcGIS Online and Pro, or QGIS).
- Knowledge of infrastructure development dynamics in the Indo-Pacific (Southeast Asia and/or South Asia) and associated challenges.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work and data management experience.
- Flexibility to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- Initiative, maturity, and professionalism.
- Computer skills relevant to an office setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolio of GIS related work and outputs (e.g. maps, coursework).
- Experience working with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, including basic knowledge of backscatter analysis and inSAR.
- Experience working on natural disaster issues, including mapping and/or modelling floods, landslides, and cascading hazards.
- Proficiency with programs for qualitative and quantitative data analysis (R and/or Python preferred) and data visualization.
- On-the-ground working or research experience in the Indo-Pacific.
- Knowledge of the field and literature of international political economy, environmental studies, international development, or disaster risk reduction.
- Prior relevant work or research experience in NGOs and/or governmental agencies.
What We Offer
- 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Insurance, Retirement Match, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Commuting, Wellness, Education Benefits, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Stimson Center is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.
