University of California, Berkeley
Senior Research Associate (6257C) - #81583
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Senior Research Associate
The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Research Associate to conduct research on designing, recommending, and evaluating policies for accelerating the deployment of clean energy and mitigating and adapting to climate change in India and the global south. The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of relevant experience in research, analytics, or policy, proficiency in spatial analysis tools, and excellent research writing and synthesis skills. They will be responsible for conducting high-resolution spatial and quantitative analyses, managing large geospatial datasets, and contributing to policy research and writing. The candidate will also be required to translate technical findings for diverse stakeholders, collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions, and participate in stakeholder engagement. Additional responsibilities include assisting with fundraising and project management, mentoring interns and research assistants, and strengthening institutional knowledge through standardized workflows and internal training. Responsibilities: Design and execute high-resolution spatial analyses using platforms such as Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and Python for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts in India. Manage large geospatial and climate datasets to support analytical models and real-time dashboards. Co-author white papers, policy briefs, technical memos, and peer-reviewed publications. Translate technical insights into accessible formats for policymakers, funders, and NGOs. Collaborate with government partners, research institutions, and NGOs to guide the co-development and adoption of IECC tools. Represent IECC in stakeholder workshops, technical working groups, and consultations across India. Contribute to grant proposal writing, budget planning, and reporting for donors and philanthropic partners. Support graduate research assistants and interns, providing support on data analysis, research design, and policy translation. Required Qualifications: 6-8 years of relevant experience in research, analytics, or policy. Proficiency in spatial analysis tools including Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and data science languages like Python or R. Deep expertise in designing and developing Excel-based models using large datasets. Excellent research writing and synthesis skills, with experience drafting technical documents for policy audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and data sources. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across a variety of teams and geographies. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with India's climate policy and institutional landscape. Experience working with remote sensing data, climate models, or public infrastructure datasets. Exposure to government-facing projects, impact evaluation, or environmental risk modeling. Prior involvement in grant writing, fundraising, or donor engagement. Passion for evidence-based public policy and climate resilience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related quantitative field, with strong analytical and computational training and/or equivalent experience/training. Master's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Energy Systems, or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience/training. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Research Associate to conduct research on designing, recommending, and evaluating policies for accelerating the deployment of clean energy and mitigating and adapting to climate change in India and the global south. The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of relevant experience in research, analytics, or policy, proficiency in spatial analysis tools, and excellent research writing and synthesis skills. They will be responsible for conducting high-resolution spatial and quantitative analyses, managing large geospatial datasets, and contributing to policy research and writing. The candidate will also be required to translate technical findings for diverse stakeholders, collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions, and participate in stakeholder engagement. Additional responsibilities include assisting with fundraising and project management, mentoring interns and research assistants, and strengthening institutional knowledge through standardized workflows and internal training. Responsibilities: Design and execute high-resolution spatial analyses using platforms such as Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and Python for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts in India. Manage large geospatial and climate datasets to support analytical models and real-time dashboards. Co-author white papers, policy briefs, technical memos, and peer-reviewed publications. Translate technical insights into accessible formats for policymakers, funders, and NGOs. Collaborate with government partners, research institutions, and NGOs to guide the co-development and adoption of IECC tools. Represent IECC in stakeholder workshops, technical working groups, and consultations across India. Contribute to grant proposal writing, budget planning, and reporting for donors and philanthropic partners. Support graduate research assistants and interns, providing support on data analysis, research design, and policy translation. Required Qualifications: 6-8 years of relevant experience in research, analytics, or policy. Proficiency in spatial analysis tools including Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and data science languages like Python or R. Deep expertise in designing and developing Excel-based models using large datasets. Excellent research writing and synthesis skills, with experience drafting technical documents for policy audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and data sources. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across a variety of teams and geographies. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with India's climate policy and institutional landscape. Experience working with remote sensing data, climate models, or public infrastructure datasets. Exposure to government-facing projects, impact evaluation, or environmental risk modeling. Prior involvement in grant writing, fundraising, or donor engagement. Passion for evidence-based public policy and climate resilience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related quantitative field, with strong analytical and computational training and/or equivalent experience/training. Master's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Energy Systems, or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience/training. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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