[ES_JOBS_NET] RESEARCH ASSISTANT, SCIENCE & RESEARCH, WRI, Washington DC

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/oQ5NbfwD

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, SCIENCE & RESEARCH
Data Analysis & Technical Research  Washington, District of Columbia

Program Overview

The Research Assistant will work on WRI's Resource Watch, a high impact initiative to improve how we analyze, visualize, and share data to advance sustainable development. Resource Watch provides trusted and timely data for a sustainable future. The platform facilitates data discovery and visualization for over 200 datasets at the intersection of diverse environmental and social issues. Resource Watch sits in the Science and Research team, which promotes high quality standards in WRI's research, ensures cohesion across programs and offices, and leads open data and information into action initiatives across the Institute.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant will join a team of highly motivated individuals, including members of WRI's senior leadership, to support the development and management of Resource Watch.  The Research Assistant will be expected to learn quickly on the job and will gain experience with working with real-time data connectors, data documentation and analysis, and geospatial visualizations.

Job Responsibilities

  *   Create and troubleshoot scripts to update and upload datasets on the Resource Watch platform
  *   Find, process, and visualize environmental and social geospatial data for Resource Watch
  *   Support programs in preparing data and tools for inclusion in Resource Watch
  *   Conduct basic analysis for short data-driven blogs highlighting how data can inform decision-making

Job Qualifications

  *   Degree: BA/BS or higher
  *   Experience processing and visualizing geospatial datasets
  *   Advanced programming experience in Python
  *   Excellent quantitative skills and a high degree of comfort working with data and web technologies
  *   A self-motivated learner with a willingness take on new challenges as required
  *   Highly organized and attentive to detail
  *   US work authorization is required for all WRI US opportunities. WRI cannot offer visa sponsorship this opportunity.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

WRI Overview

World Resources Institute<http://www.wri.org/> (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world's greatest environment and international development challenges<http://www.wri.org/about/mission-goals>, and improve people's lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa<https://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/africa>, Brazil<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/brazil>, China<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/china>, Europe<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/europe>, India<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/india>, Indonesia<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/indonesia>, Mexico<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/mexico> and the United States<http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/united-states> as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org<http://www.wri.org/wri>) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people's lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI's global agenda requires a staff that is diverse - with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.

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