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SEI US is seeking a passionate early- to mid-career researcher to contribute to SEI\u2019s work on emerging topics within climate policy.<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Seattle, Washington, USA As a Research Associate\/Staff Scientist, you will contribute to SEI\u2019s work on emerging topics in climate policy, which could include, among others, low-carbon cities, carbon pricing, energy and development, just transitions, and the economics or politics of oil, gas, and coal extraction (as part of the\u00a0SEI US climate policy team<\/a>).<\/p>\n Initial activities are likely to include contributions to reports on the potential of urban climate action to contribute to national climate goals, on the consistency of national plans for fossil fuel production with global climate goals, and on the economics of oil and gas development.<\/p>\n Contribute to innovative research projects by:<\/p>\n You should have a desire to work in the non-profit sector within a small, informal, yet highly professional team. Desired capabilities include:<\/p>\n SEI US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and disability insurance, retirement, and paid parental and family medical leave after one year of employment. We have a casual work environment and flexible work schedules, and offer 10 holidays, 15 days of vacation (increasing to 20 days after five years of employment), and 10 days of sick leave each year.<\/p>\n SEI US is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, an inclusive work culture, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.<\/p>\n SEI is an independent, international research institute founded in 1989. Its mission is to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. SEI was ranked as the\u00a0world\u2019s top think tank on environmental policy<\/a>\u00a0issues in the 2019 Global Go To Think Tanks Index compiled by the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.<\/p>\n SEI has around 250 employees working at research centres in seven countries around the world. SEI\u2019s headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Additional SEI research centres are located in Kenya (SEI Africa) Estonia (SEI Tallinn); United Kingdom (SEI York and SEI Oxford); the United States (SEI US); Thailand (SEI Asia); and Colombia (SEI Latin America).<\/p>\n
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