The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) works to catalyze more effective action on climate and sustainability challenges by integrating collaborative engagement across diverse communities with our ability to generate high-quality analysis. Our deep team of scholar-practitioners has significant and diverse experience in implementing real policy and decision-making at the highest levels, and simultaneously in leading research in their field. CGS works to build global capacity for analysis to support climate ambition, to understand cleaner energy technology pathways, to enhance resilience to climate change, and to support new approaches to energy and climate finance.
Available Positions
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) at the University of Maryland (UMD) is hiring up to three Postdoctoral Research Associates to support climate and sustainability research. This full-time, two-year position requires strong research, project management, writing, and communication skills, with a focus on linking analysis and policy. The associate will collaborate with CGS faculty, researchers, and partners to develop innovative approaches for achieving ambitious climate and sustainability goals at various levels. Research may involve quantitative modeling (e.g., GCAM), empirical methods, qualitative/mixed methods, or analyses of energy systems, land use, and climate forcers shaping policy debates.
Physical Demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Preferences:
• Expertise in climate, energy, environment, and/or sustainability issues.
• Background in quantitative analysis and modeling.
• Strong coding skills in R and/or Python, where appropriate for the candidate’s discipline.
• Excellent English language proficiency required.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Licenses/ Certifications: None
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Cover letter addressing interest and relevant qualifications including quantitative skills, resume, first authored paper or writing sample
TELEWORK ELIGIBLE: Eligible to telework, on average, 2 days per week.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter addressing interest and relevant qualifications including quantitative skills
• Resume
Additional Benefits
• Work closely with the research team in a collaborative environment
• Develop skills in quantitative data analysis
• Opportunities for first-authored manuscripts
• Mentorship in grant writing
• Faculty status at the University of Maryland
We look forward to your application! Apply here.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter addressing interest and relevant qualifications including quantitative skills
• Resume
Best Consideration Date: June 15,2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Other:
Additional Benefits
• Work closely with the research team in a collaborative environment
• Develop skills in quantitative data analysis
• Opportunities for first-authored manuscripts
• Mentorship in grant writing
• Faculty status at the University of Maryland
We look forward to your application!
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Department
PLCY-Center for Global Sustainability
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$70,000.00-$80,000.00
Benefits Summary
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Employment Eligibility
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.
EEO Statement
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.