Faculty Assistant

Job Description Summary

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.

• Primarily sedentary work 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.

• Candidate 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.

$67,000-$69,000

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this.

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.

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.