Research Assistant or Research Associate
FTE: 100%
Salary: Research Assistant $50,000-$65,000; Research Associate $55,000-$75,000
Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)
About Stimson
The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in Washington, DC, seeks a Research Assistant or Research Associate, reporting to Brian Eyler, Energy, Water, and Sustainability Program Director.. This role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson's vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
We seek a highly motivated, organized, entrepreneurial, and collaborative individual committed to Stimson's mission and core values. This person understands that any organization is only as good as the people working there and the relationships they build and sustain. This job will require building authentic relationships with staff and affiliates that facilitate the successful candidate's ability to challenge, develop, and support them.
About the Program and Position Summary
The Stimson Center's Energy, Water, & Sustainability Program is looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant or Research Associate to begin work in Q4 2024.
Stimson's Energy, Water, and Sustainability program works to address important and timely policy issues concerning water resource management, sustainable infrastructure development, clean energy development, and disaster risk reduction from a multidisciplinary perspective. Current focal areas include Southeast Asia and South Asia, and the program is expanding its activities to other parts of the planet. Current projects include the Mekong Dam Monitor, Mekong Infrastructure Tracker, and the Nepal Early Warning for Cascading Hazards project with new projects coming online. The program currently works along a theory of change which integrates remote sensing and earth observation data, locally sourced community-level data, and government/in-situ data to deliver low-cost, high impact decision support systems for various purposes.
The program seeks a full-time Research Assistant or Research Associate with strong interests and skills in earth observation, GIS data management, water monitoring, infrastructure issues, and socio-political developments in the Indo-Pacific region. The Research Assistant or Associate will work primarily with the program's research analyst and support the program director on projects that utilize the above interests and talents.
Level of role that a candidate is hired for will be based on an assessment of their work experience and skills and therefore fit with one of the roles. Please indicate in your cover letter if you only wish to be considered for a specific role.
Responsibilities:
A Research Assistant will assist with GIS/remote sensing analysis, data and web platform management, and create and/or design data outputs and visualizations. Additionally, the research assistant will support the development of products derived from earth observations and other data formats, contribute to water resource monitoring and infrastructure tracking, and curate geodatabases. The research assistant could also support capacity-building and localization workshops and events, contribute to analytical reports, and participate in public events on behalf of the program.
While there will be similarities between roles, a Research Associate will also primarily assist with GIS/remote sensing analysis, analytical workflow development, data and web platform management and development, and design data outputs and visualizations. The research associate will develop products derived from earth observations and other data formats and support efforts in monitoring water resources, tracking infrastructure development, and assessing potential hazards, while creating and curating geodatabases. The research associate could also co-lead capacity-building and localization workshops and events, co-author analytical reports and shorter pieces, and speak publicly on behalf of the program about its work, outputs, and impacts.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Qualifications - required:
Qualifications - preferred:
We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all preferred qualifications.
Application requirements:
Stimson is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.
Research Assistant or Research Associate
FTE: 100%
Salary: Research Assistant $50,000-$65,000; Research Associate $55,000-$75,000
Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)
About Stimson
The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in Washington, DC, seeks a Research Assistant or Research Associate, reporting to Brian Eyler, Energy, Water, and Sustainability Program Director.. This role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson's vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
We seek a highly motivated, organized, entrepreneurial, and collaborative individual committed to Stimson's mission and core values. This person understands that any organization is only as good as the people working there and the relationships they build and sustain. This job will require…
Employee Benefits
15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Insurance, Retirement Match, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Commuting, Wellness, Education Benefits, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
Employee Benefits
15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Insurance, Retirement Match, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Commuting, Wellness, Education Benefits, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.