Posted 15 months ago
Faculty Assistant-3
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Supports climate and sustainability research at the Center for Global Sustainability, applying analytical and communication skills to understand pathways for ambitious climate action.
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Organization's Summary Statement:The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS, cgs.umd.edu) at the University of Maryland is looking for Post-Masters Research Associate(s) with strong analytical and communication skills and a desire to apply those skills in support of climate and sustainability issues. This position will be a full-time appointment for one year and renewable to two years based on performance.
The mission of CGS is, through our research and policy engagement, to change the way that governments, diverse organizations, and people around the world envision and implement new possibilities for ambitious climate action. Our team has significant and diverse experience in both delivering field-leading research and informing, supporting, and implementing policy in national and international contexts.
The Post-Masters Research Associate will work with CGS and our collaborators, as appropriate, to develop and apply robust and innovative research approaches to better understand pathways to reach challenging and ambitious climate and sustainability goals at international, national, and/or subnational levels. Such research approaches may include integrated quantitative analysis and modeling, empirical methods, qualitative and mixed methods, or other approaches to understanding energy systems, land use, non-CO2 climate forcers, and other topics at the center of climate policy and sustainability debates.
Physical Demands:
*Sedentary work is performed in a normal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
*Must be able to read computer screen and type for extended periods
*Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Preferences:
•Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the past 24 months from an accredited
college or university
•Excellent English language proficiency required, particularly written.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV, and References
Best Consideration Date: July 21,2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
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PLCY - Center for Global SustainabilityWorker Sub-Type
Faculty RegularSalary Range
$67,000-$69,000Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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