Fellow and Senior Fellow, Economic/Environmental Research & Policy

~ Resources for the Future (RFF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution focused on independent economic and quantitative policy analysis in the fields of environment, energy and climate, and natural resources. ~

RFF is committed to scholarly excellence and policy application and offers an outstanding environment for academic publication and high-level communication of research to policy audiences. Check out our website to learn more.  

Position Overview 

RFF invites applications for fellows and senior fellows. Click here for more details on academic careers at RFF.  

• RFF's research career track closely parallels the academic tenure system.
• The position of fellow corresponds approximately to an assistant or associate professor and that of senior fellow to a full professor. 

Qualifications 

Job Requirements: 

• Candidates for fellow and senior fellow positions with backgrounds in the above-listed fields are encouraged to apply.
• We will consider both new Ph.D.'s and those with more experience.
• For new Ph.D.'s, a completed dissertation by September 1, 2015 is required.
• For more senior candidates, qualifications include significant research and/or policy experience, a substantial publication record, and a well-developed research agenda.
• Key activities at all ranks include initiating and conducting high-quality research in the field(s) of interest, leading projects, and actively participating in the dissemination of research results.
• Senior candidates should be recognized as experts in the academic and policy communities, be able to attract funding for themselves and others on the research staff, and have an abiding interest in seeing their research affect public policy. 

Compensation: RFF offers a competitive salary and benefits and a stimulating work environment. 

To Apply  

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your application materails. The application process includes these steps:

All applicants:  

• For fellow and senior fellow positions, submit a cover letter indicating your interest in the position, curriculum vitae, Ph.D. transcript (unofficial acceptable), and 1 to 3 research papers/publications (including a job market paper). 

In addition: 

• For new Ph.D.'s applying for the position of fellow, at least 3 letters of reference must also be provided. 
• For more senior candidates (those applying for positions roughly equivalent to the associate or full professor level), the names, affiliations, and contact information for at least three individuals must be provided as references in the cover letter.  

Note: For applicants without access to the internet, all materials (including letters of reference for new Ph.D.'s) may be mailed to: 

Chair, Fellow Hiring Committee, Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
20036 

• Please reference how you learned of this opening. 

Deadlines: Materials should be submitted by November 15, 2014 (the job market paper may be submitted by December 1). Initial interviews will be scheduled during the January ASSA meetings for those attending. The preferred start date is September 2015.

~ RFF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ~