Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy - NRR

Position ID:
DukeUni-SSPP-NRR-AIRDEEPTECH [#29491]
Position Title: 
Associate in Research – Deep Tech at Duke
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Public Policy
Appl Deadline:
2025/01/08 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/12/18, listed until 2025/01/31)
Position Description:
   

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Position Description

Associate in Research – Deep Tech at Duke

 

The Deep Tech at Duke is a new initiative situated in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University under the leadership of Prof. David Hoffman and Prof. Ronnie Chatterji. Deep Tech at Duke aims to produce thought leadership across a number of areas including the horizontals of semiconductors, quantum computing, renewable energy technology, and synthetic biology. These are underpinned by verticals of AI and cybersecurity. Deep Tech at Duke is supported by the Office of the Provost, and through gifts and grants from philanthropic foundations. A grant-funded opening for a Research Associate is available immediately in the Deep Tech Initiative, located in Durham, NC. This position is full-time (30 hours per week) for a six-month employment period from January through June, with possibility for extension.

 

Occupational Summary

The successful candidate will be assisting Professors David Hoffman, Jackson Ewing, and Tim Profeta on with research and writing on a paper surrounding climate finance.

 

The successful candidate will have deep understanding of climate finance and its associated challenges - whether those are on a global-scale or tied to a specific region. The emphasis will be helping the Deep Tech team scope its research activities for the larger initiative. The successful candidate will need experience coordinating with multi-stakeholder research teams and identifying strategies to operationalize research aims.

 

 

Responsibilities

Specific tasks, among others, will include:

(i)                 Assist the Deep Tech lead faculty member David Hoffman and affiliate faculty Jackson Ewing and Tim Profeta with research and writing of a white paper on Climate Finance.

(ii)               Assist with other climate finance research projects as needed.

(iii)             Collaborate with student researchers on this project.

(iv)              Support any related events

 

Experience

Candidates should have research experience in energy and environment policy, utilizing either qualitative or quantitative research methods. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated history with projects that have worked at the intersection of these areas. Preference will be given to researchers who have experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate degree in law, the environment or public policy. Permission to work legally in the U.S.

 

Skills

Required Skills

·        The ability to work independently is a must.

·        Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills are necessary.

 

Desired Skills

·        Evidence of effective project management

·        The ability to collaborate and work well within teams.

 



Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://sanford.duke.edu/
email address
919-613-7723
 
Duke University
Sanford School of Public Policy
201 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708