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Research Fellow - WPC
Public Policy Institute Of California - San Francisco, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Research Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) will focus on water-related policy research, connecting research to policymaking. The role requires a strong background in water and climate policy, with an emphasis on ensuring clean water supplies, building resilient ecosystems, and preparing for climate-related challenges. The successful candidate will engage in research design, implementation, and analysis, producing publications and fostering relationships with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with PPIC Water Policy Center researchers to identify policy research opportunities.
- Engage in the design, implementation, and analysis of research responding to key policy opportunities.
- Conduct original research and produce PPIC publications, including reports and policy briefs.
- Engage and cultivate professional relationships with stakeholders through research presentations and outreach.
- Collaborate with the WPC director and development team to seek grant support for research projects.
- Participate actively as a member of the WPC team and the broader water resources research field.
- Mentor junior research staff on developing research skills.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree or equivalent in engineering, physical sciences, or a related field.
- Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative research, non-technical writing, and communications.
- Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis, including designing and executing research studies.
- Strong writing skills demonstrated through prior publications for various audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with colleagues in research and communications.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with California water policy and freshwater ecosystems.
- Experience in federal or other state-level research that can be translated to California context.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
- PPIC contributes 9% of salary towards retirement plan.
- 12 paid holidays and 28 days of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.
