[ES_JOBS_NET] Community Impact Scientist at nonprofit research institute

[Jaclyn Casale]

ORGANIZATION

PSE Healthy Energy is a non-profit energy science and policy research
institute dedicated to a healthy, resilient, and equitable energy future.

Our team of public health professionals, scientists, and engineers
integrate technical expertise across multiple fields to inform
science-based energy policy. Our mission is to generate science-based
energy and climate solutions that protect public health and the environment.

POSITION

PSE Healthy Energy is seeking a full-time Scientist to work collaboratively
with PSE’s staff of scientists, engineers, data analysts, and
communications experts to provide scientific and technical assistance to a
broad base of community-based organizations and other stakeholders. This
position will include meeting with community groups to characterize
research needs, conducting analyses, and working with PSE’s staff to
effectively translate and communicate science to diverse audiences.
Research topics will likely address a mix of energy equity, energy
affordability, public health, environmental science, oil and gas, and
sociodemographic questions. The role will require being flexible, working
with multiple team members and external collaborators, and responding
quickly to changing research needs and a dynamic science-policy landscape.

This role is meant for someone who both loves analyzing data and doing
science and who also loves working closely with non-scientists to use data
to inform their work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable conducting
research and analysis and eager to simultaneously educate and learn from
non-scientific partners. The candidate should be self-motivated, willing to
adapt to multiple roles, be ready to bring new ideas to the table, and
excited to work in an environment where there is always more to learn and
there is always a new frame to put on a problem.

It is not expected that a single candidate will have expertise across all
these areas—we’re seeking candidates that are particularly strong in a few
areas and have some interest, capabilities, and willingness to learn in
others.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

   - *Research: *Utilize strong investigatory, analytical, and writing
   skills to conduct data analysis, synthesize and aggregate relevant papers
   or research, edit documents and reports, and visualize data for technical
   and non-scientific audiences. Learn from community partners to inform
   research and identify broader research topics and themes for follow-on
   research and science-policy work.
   - *Communication and Output: *Write clear and often translated
   scientific work products for publication in media and blog posts; work with
   communities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to identify research and data
   needs; communicate scientific concepts directly to citizens, policymakers,
   NGOs and the media; and produce summaries of findings and rapid response
   analyses for the public and decision-makers; contribute to technical
   reports, peer-reviewed papers, and other work products.

REQUIRED SKILLS

In addition to an ability to meet the above responsibilities, the ideal
candidate will possess:

   - A master’s degree with 2+ years of experience -or- a bachelor's degree
   with 4+ years of experience experience in energy systems, energy economics,
   environmental public health, environmental science, engineering, or related
   field
   - Experience teaching, collaborating with, or otherwise partnering with
   non-technical audiences
   - Experience with one or more of the following: Python, R, Stata, SPSS,
   Tableau, GIS and air quality modeling software. Other analytical and data
   visualization tools strongly desired
   - A proven track record of working across multiple sectors including,
   but not limited to, public agencies, academic institutions, and community
   organizations
   - Excellent writing and oral communications skills
   - Ability to pivot from strong analytical and data-driven thinking to
   highly creative thinking
   - Capable of prioritizing projects and research responsibilities
   effectively
   - Able to productively provide and receive feedback
   - Able to work independently and collaboratively
   - Attention to detail and a desire to listen and learn
   - A sense of humor

DESIRED SKILLS

   - A doctoral degree in energy systems, energy economics, environmental
   public health, environmental science, engineering, or related field
   - Energy systems modeling
   - Demonstrated experience working at the science-policy interface
   - Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.)
   - Familiarity with Slack

LOCATION

Oakland, CA or Seattle, WA. Remote locations will also be considered.

SALARY

The anticipated salary range is $62,500-$87,500+, though the successful
candidate could be hired above or below this range depending on
qualifications and geographic location. Benefits are competitive and
include health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life
insurance), flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer
match, 15 days of vacation to start, paid leave and 11+ paid holidays.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume or CV, a sample of technical writing, a sample of
non-technical writing, and provide a cover letter -OR- provide responses to
question prompts in the online portal
<https://pse-healthy-energy.breezy.hr/p/a53019fc0006-community-impact-scientist>
by May 1st, 2023. Applications received by April 16, 2023 will be given
priority review.
https://pse-healthy-energy.breezy.hr/p/a53019fc0006-community-impact-scientist



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