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RSF Job Posting Research Assistant May 2023
RSF Job Posting Research Assistant May 2023
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled part-time research assistant to join our team. The
position could be hybrid or fully remote, and offers $20-$30 per hour for 10-15 hours per week.
The research assistant will work under the supervision of our Research Director and collaborate
with other team members as part of Resource Justice, a policy research initiative of the Robert
Schalkenbach Foundation (RSF). They will contribute to all aspects of the research process, in
pursuit of our mission of ‘Advancing equitable resource use through responsive research’.
The successful candidate will be a graduate student or graduate degree holder in policy,
economics, urban planning, environmental policy, or a related field with experience in qualitative
and/or quantitative research methods, a passion for economic equity, a flare for creative
research design, and excellent writing skills.
The position is expected to begin in June, 2023 (actual start date is flexible).
Responsibilities:
Necessary Qualifications:
Graduate degree holder or student in policy, economics, urban planning, environmental policy,
or a related field
Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
Excellent writing skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to thrive in a fully remote role
Commitment to economic equity
Desirable Qualifications:
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To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter to shoskins@schalkenbach.org no
later than May 30, 2023.
RSF welcomes people of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual
orientations, abilities, and ages to join our team. We recognize the inherent value of lived
experience and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected,
valued, and supported. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and
cover letter to shoskins@schalkenbach.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
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