Job Postings
Research Associate, State Policy
Summary:
The Nicholas Institute invites applications for its Research Associate
for State Policy. The position will work closely with the Institute’s
Director of State Policy to engage state and local policymakers
and stakeholders, particularly in North Carolina, and to develop
environmental policy proposals. Particular focal areas include
water allocation, water quantity, water quality, climate change
and energy, and offsetting emissions of greenhouse gases with
improved agricultural, animal waste and forestry practices.
The Nicholas Institute develops substantive environmental policy solutions, or lays the groundwork for such solutions at the national, state, local and international levels, in the following policy areas: climate and energy, oceans and coastal, ecosystem services and conservation, and water resources. The Institute is headquartered at Duke University in Durham; the Institute maintains a permanent office in Washington, D.C. See www.nicholas.duke.edu/institute.
Requirements:
Applicants should possess a J.D. or similar advanced degree and
have at least 5 years of experience working with North Carolina
or state environmental issues. Applicants should have a demonstrated
ability to analyze complex environmental legislation, fiscal
notes, rules, regulations, guidelines and policies. Applicants
should be able to draft legislation or rules, when requested
by policymakers. Applicants should have the ability to communicate
complex environmental questions and policy approaches to lay
audiences, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
Application:
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, references, and writing
sample by June 6, 2008 to Laura Schloss, Nicholas Institute
for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University, Box 90328,
Durham, NC 27708 or Laura.Schloss@duke.edu.
Duke University/Health System is an Equal Opportunity Affirimative Action Employer
